Full-Time Assistant Store Manager

ALDI•Minneapolis, MN

18d

About The Position

The Assistant Store Manager supports the effective and efficient operation of an ALDI store and reports directly to the Store Manager. The role oversees store operations to drive sales growth, control expenses, and maintain high customer satisfaction. It develops store personnel, fosters a positive and collaborative work environment, upholds ALDI’s values, and ensures adherence to company policies and procedures. The Assistant Store Manager contributes to store success through team leadership, operational excellence, and a customer-focused approach. This is a full-time position averaging 38 hours per week. The starting wage is $27.00 per hour, increasing to $28.00 per hour in Year 2. Occasional travel to divisional offices or training centers is required, as is travel to surrounding stores within 30 miles or a 45-minute drive, whichever is less, for management coverage as needed.

Requirements

At least 18 years old.
Ability to build rapport, trust, and open communication to enhance team performance.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team to lead store personnel and achieve planned results.
Ability to understand and apply management principles in the Standard Operating Procedures, Store Employee Handbook, and company policies to meet store goals and compliance expectations.
Ability to perform leadership and administrative duties.
Ability to provide prompt and courteous customer service.
Ability to operate store equipment, including cash registers, floor scrubbers, cardboard balers, pallet jacks, handheld devices, and computers.
Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external parties.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete activities effectively.
Ability to establish and successfully execute plans and goals.
Reliable and prompt attendance.
Ability to meet availability requirements.
Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Physical ability to push, pull, sit, stand, reach, grasp, twist, bend, and move between areas.
Ability to lift, carry, and place products weighing up to 45 pounds on shelves at various heights, including overhead.
Ability to operate equipment such as a cash register, electric and manual hand jacks, floor scrubber, and cardboard baler.
Ability to stock products in varying temperatures, including freezer and cooler environments.
Travel occasionally to divisional offices or training centers for meetings or training, and to surrounding stores within 30 miles or a 45-minute drive, whichever is less, for management coverage as needed.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Prior retail experience preferred.
Prior management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee appropriate resolution of employee and customer concerns, coordinating with the Store Manager as needed.
Communicate job responsibilities and performance expectations to store personnel in conjunction with the Store Manager; lead and develop personnel.
Assist the Store Manager with developing and implementing action plans to improve operating results and personnel development.
Lead store tours during interview events and provide hiring recommendations to the Store Manager.
Inform the Store Manager promptly and effectively of team developments and concerns.
Communicate and interact effectively with ALDI employees at all levels, customers, third-party vendors, and business partners.
Lead, develop, and supervise the team to support sales, team engagement, customer satisfaction, and consistent high performance.
Model the company strategy and core values; foster a positive, collaborative working environment and teamwork.
Train and develop store personnel using company-provided training materials.
Ensure personnel comply with customer service principles and demonstrate appropriate interactions with customers and co-workers.
Resolve concerns from store personnel and customers or refer them to the Store Manager as necessary.
Model, communicate, and supervise compliance with established policies and procedures.
Prepare, manage, and revise weekly schedules according to scheduling procedures when the Store Manager is absent.
Ensure personnel follow expense guidelines, inventory procedures, product handling requirements, and cash handling policies to minimize loss.
Ensure store personnel maintain zone and merchandising standards.
Support the Store Manager in achieving store KPI budgets by implementing action plans.
Monitor the competitive environment around the store and inform the Store Manager of changes.
Oversee compliance with company policies and procedures and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Promote a safe working environment by identifying and correcting hazards, promoting proper ergonomics, and maintaining equipment in proper working order.
Support the Store Manager with shift start-up, store team and management team meetings, financial reviews, store resets, and weekly operations agenda action items.
Stock shelves and displays neatly according to merchandising planograms to maximize sales.
Use the point-of-sale system to scan and process purchases accurately and report scanning concerns or errors to store management.
Complete curbside pickup orders by retrieving and verifying items and ensuring timely delivery to customers’ vehicles from the staging area.
Perform general cleaning tasks to company standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.