Full-Time Assistant Store Manager

ALDI•Town of Ridgeway, NY

19d

About The Position

The Assistant Store Manager supports the direct leader in managing day-to-day store activities and overall performance. The role includes helping develop and implement operational action plans, managing schedules, setting and communicating expectations for direct reports, and identifying training and development opportunities. The Assistant Store Manager helps maintain inventory and product standards, store cleanliness and safety, customer service, and compliance with company policies. This is a full-time position averaging 38 hours per week, with a starting wage of $27.50 per hour and a Year 2 wage of $28.50 per hour.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to provide and lead others in providing prompt, courteous customer service.
Ability to build rapport, trust, and open communication that supports direct reports’ growth and performance.
Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
Ability to establish goals and guide employee performance to ensure work quality and completion.
Ability to evaluate and drive personal and team performance.
Ability to understand and apply management principles related to budgeting, personnel costs, and expenses.
Ability to operate a cash register efficiently and accurately.
Ability to safely operate electric or manual hand jacks, floor scrubbers, and cardboard balers, and perform general cleaning duties to company standards.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to stay organized, multitask efficiently, follow instructions, and attend to detail.
Meet state and local requirements for handling and selling alcoholic beverages.
At least 3 years of progressive experience in a retail environment.
A combination of education and experience may provide equivalent knowledge.
Ability to stock merchandise and place products weighing up to 45 pounds on shelving at various heights.
Ability to regularly sit, stand, bend, reach, push, pull, lift, carry, and walk throughout the store.

Nice To Haves

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

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.
Communicate and model company strategy and core values to promote teamwork and employee engagement.
Monitor the community’s competitive environment and inform the direct leader of needed adjustments.
Provide product feedback and recommend items to carry or discontinue.
Participate in interviewing store personnel.
Communicate weekly information, team milestones, developments, and concerns.
Ensure personnel follow inventory procedures, product handling guidelines, and cash control policies.
Resolve operational customer concerns when the direct leader is absent.
Identify and correct hazards, ensure proper ergonomics, and maintain store equipment.
Maintain store cleanliness and signage standards.
Assist the direct leader with maintaining stock levels through appropriate product ordering.
Merchandise products neatly to maximize sales.
Ensure product quality and freshness and accurate product signage.
Assist with store payroll and total loss budgets, inventory counts, and training new employees.
Supervise day-to-day team operations and escalate issues when necessary.
Ensure direct reports complete assigned responsibilities promptly and effectively to provide high-quality customer service.
Follow company policies and procedures and protect the security and confidentiality of documents and data.
Perform other duties as assigned.