Full-Time Store Manager Trainee

About This Role

As a Full-Time Store Manager Trainee, you will train on all aspects of successfully running a store, supervising daily activities, ensuring overall store performance, and developing operational action plans. This role involves mentoring your team and preparing to manage your own ALDI store.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the day-to-day operations and performance of the team to provide the highest level of customer service
• Handle customer concerns and ensure appropriate resolutions
• Ensure proper store signage is maintained and the quality and freshness of ALDI products
• Assist in the hiring of store personnel by reviewing resumes, applications, and interviewing candidates
• Prepare, manage, and revise weekly schedules to ensure appropriate store staffing levels
• Establish and communicate job responsibilities and performance expectations to direct reports
• Identify training and development opportunities for direct reports to enhance performance
• Conduct annual performance evaluations, recommending store personnel for advancement and termination
• Manage cash audits according to company guidelines
• Monitor the competitive environment and make recommendations to direct leader
• Provide product feedback, including recommendations regarding new items or discontinuations
• Provide a safe environment for employees, customers, and vendors
• Oversee product merchandising and maintain proper stock levels through appropriate product ordering
• Conduct store inventory counts and reconciliations

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Ability to provide and lead others to provide prompt and courteous customer service
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures
• Ability to establish goals and guide employee performance
• Ability to evaluate and drive performance of self and others
• Ability to understand and apply management principles concerning budgeting, personnel costs, and expenses
• Ability to operate a cash register efficiently and accurately
• Ability to safely and properly operate equipment including electric/manual hand jack, floor scrubber, and cardboard baler
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task professionally, giving attention to detail
• Meets any state and local requirements for handling and selling alcoholic beverages

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in a retail environment; prior management experience preferred

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits