Assistant Retail Manager

$53,040 - $55,120/Yr

ALDI - Old Bridge, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Old Bridge, NJ

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

As an Assistant Store Manager at ALDI, you will play a crucial role in overseeing daily store operations, ensuring optimal store performance, and supporting the development of your team. This full-time position involves managing schedules, implementing operational action plans, and identifying training opportunities to foster team growth and enhance customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist the direct leader with developing and implementing action plans to improve operating results.
• Establish and communicate job responsibilities and performance expectations to direct reports.
• Identify training and development opportunities for direct reports.
• Understand and communicate the overarching company strategy and core values to create teamwork.
• Monitor the competitive environment and inform the direct leader of necessary adjustments.
• Provide product feedback and recommendations to the direct leader.
• Participate in the interviewing process for store personnel.
• Communicate weekly information, major milestones, developments, and concerns to the team.
• Ensure adherence to inventory procedures, product handling guidelines, and cash control policies.
• Resolve operational customer concerns in the absence of the direct leader.
• Identify and rectify hazards, ensuring proper ergonomics and equipment maintenance.
• Maintain store cleanliness standards and proper signage.
• Assist with maintaining proper stock levels through product ordering.
• Merchandise products neatly to maximize sales.
• Ensure quality and freshness of products and accuracy of signage.
• Assist with achieving store payroll and total loss budget, inventory counts, and training new employees.
• Supervise day-to-day operations of the team and escalate issues as necessary.
• Ensure direct reports complete assigned responsibilities effectively to provide high customer service.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures while upholding security and confidentiality.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to provide and lead others in prompt and courteous customer service.
• Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication with direct reports.
• 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 management principles regarding budgeting and expenses.
• Ability to operate a cash register efficiently and accurately.
• Ability to safely operate equipment such as electric/manual hand jack and floor scrubber.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task efficiently.

Nice-to-haves

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in a retail environment.
• Prior management experience preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PerkSpot National Discount Program
• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
• Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay
• Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance