Full-Time Assistant Store Manager

ALDI•Hillsdale Township, MI

22d

About The Position

The Assistant Store Manager supports store leadership by assisting with day-to-day operations and overall store performance. The role includes developing and implementing operational action plans, managing schedules, setting expectations for direct reports, and identifying training and development opportunities. The Assistant Store Manager helps maintain customer service, inventory, payroll, and loss-prevention standards while communicating store developments and concerns to the direct leader. This is a full-time role averaging 38 hours per week. The starting wage is $25.00 per hour, increasing to $26.00 per hour in year two.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Ability to provide and lead others in providing prompt and courteous customer service.
Ability to develop 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 assignments.
Ability to evaluate and drive personal and others’ 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 and properly operate an electric or manual hand jack, floor scrubber, and cardboard baler, and perform general cleaning duties to company standards.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to stay organized, multitask professionally and 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.
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
A combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge is accepted.

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 company strategy and core values to promote teamwork and membership among employees.
Monitor the competitive environment in the community and inform the direct leader of adjustments needed to maintain the company’s competitive position.
Provide product feedback and recommend items to carry or discontinue.
Participate in interviewing store personnel.
Communicate weekly information, team milestones, developments, and concerns.
Ensure store personnel 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 in proper working order.
Maintain store cleanliness standards and proper signage.
Assist with maintaining stock levels through appropriate product ordering.
Merchandise products neatly to maximize sales.
Ensure product quality and freshness and the accuracy of 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 responsibilities in a timely and effective manner to provide a high level of customer service.
Comply with company policies and procedures and protect the security and confidentiality of documents and data.
Perform other duties as assigned.