Full-Time Assistant Store Manager

ALDI•Groveport, OH

19d

About The Position

The Assistant Store Manager supports store leadership by helping supervise day-to-day store activities and drive overall store performance. The role includes managing schedules, developing operational action plans, identifying training opportunities, and supporting the growth and performance of the team. The position averages 38 hours per week, with a starting wage of $27.00 per hour and a wage increase to $28.00 per hour in Year 2. The Assistant Store Manager helps maintain store standards, inventory and product quality, customer service, loss prevention, and compliance with company policies. They supervise team operations and support the store’s budgets, staffing, and training needs. Duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to provide and lead others in providing prompt, 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 to ensure quality and completion of assignments.
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 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 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 about the store.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist the direct leader in 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 competitive environment in the community and inform the direct leader of needed adjustments.
Provide product feedback and recommend items to add 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 appropriately when the direct leader is absent.
Identify and address hazards, support proper ergonomics, and maintain store equipment in 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 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 to appropriate support or leadership when necessary.
Ensure direct reports complete assigned work effectively and on time 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.