Full-Time Assistant Store Manager

ALDI•Machesney Park, IL

13d

About The Position

The Assistant Store Manager supports store leadership in supervising day-to-day activities and ensuring overall store performance. The role includes managing schedules, developing operational action plans, and identifying training opportunities to develop the team. The Assistant Store Manager helps maintain customer service, operational standards, inventory and product quality, store cleanliness, and budget goals while communicating with and supporting direct reports.

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, courteous customer service.
Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication to support direct reports’ growth and 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 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 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, 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 handle products weighing up to 45 pounds, and to perform regular sitting, standing, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, and walking.

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.
Understand and model company strategy and core values, fostering teamwork and employee membership.
Monitor the community’s competitive environment and inform the direct leader of necessary 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 correct hazards, ensure 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 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 effectively and on time 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.