Full-Time Assistant Store Manager

ALDI•Garfield Township, MI

20d

About The Position

The Assistant Store Manager assists with supervising day-to-day store activities and ensuring overall store performance. The role includes managing schedules, developing operational action plans, and identifying training opportunities to develop and grow the team. The Assistant Store Manager supports the direct leader in store operations, employee development, customer service, merchandising, inventory, budgeting, and compliance with company policies.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Ability to provide and lead others in providing prompt, 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 work assignments.
Ability to evaluate and drive the performance of self and others.
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 pay attention 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, or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
Ability to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to stock merchandise from receiving to shelving and place products weighing up to 45 pounds on shelving at various heights.
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 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.
Understand the company strategy and communicate and model organizational core values.
Monitor the competitive environment within the community and inform the direct leader of adjustments needed to maintain the company’s competitive position.
Provide product feedback and recommend new items or items to 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 rectify hazards, ensure proper ergonomics, and maintain store equipment in proper working order.
Maintain store cleanliness standards and proper signage.
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 achieving store payroll and total loss budgets, conducting inventory counts, and training new employees.
Supervise day-to-day team operations and escalate issues when necessary.
Ensure direct reports complete assigned responsibilities timely and effectively 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.