Full-Time Assistant Store Manager (NEW STORE)

ALDI•Olmsted Township, OH

11d

About The Position

The Assistant Store Manager supports store leadership by assisting with day-to-day store activities, overall store performance, scheduling, and operational action plans. The role helps develop the team by communicating expectations, identifying training opportunities, and supporting employee growth. It also contributes to customer service, inventory and product standards, loss prevention, and the effective operation of the store.

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 to support direct reports’ growth and job performance.
Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
Ability to establish goals and guide employee performance to ensure quality and completion of work assignments.
Ability to evaluate and drive personal and team performance.
Ability to 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 applicable state and local requirements for handling and selling alcoholic beverages.
At least 3 years of progressive experience in a retail environment.
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 around the store.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Prior management experience.

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 the company strategy and core values to encourage teamwork and employee engagement.
Monitor the local competitive environment and inform the direct leader of adjustments needed to maintain the company’s competitive position.
Provide product feedback and recommend items to add or discontinue.
Participate in interviewing store personnel.
Communicate weekly information, team milestones, developments, and concerns.
Ensure employees follow inventory procedures, product handling guidelines, and cash control policies.
Resolve operational customer concerns appropriately when the direct leader is absent.
Identify and rectify hazards, ensure proper ergonomics, and maintain store equipment.
Maintain store cleanliness and signage standards.
Assist with maintaining stock levels through appropriate product ordering.
Merchandise products neatly to maximize sales.
Ensure product quality, freshness, and accurate signage.
Assist with 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 in a timely and effective manner 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.