Full-Time Store Manager Trainee

ALDI • Cedar Falls, IA

113d • $28

About The Position

As a Store Manager Trainee, you'll train on all aspects of successfully running a store in preparation for running for your own store. You'll be involved in supervising day-to-day store activities, ensuring overall store performance, identifying staffing needs, managing schedules and developing operational action plans while mentoring and developing the team.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to provide and lead others to provide prompt and 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.
• Ability to evaluate and drive performance of self and others.
• Ability to understand and apply management principles concerning budgeting, personnel costs, and expenses.
• Ability to operate a cash register efficiently and accurately.
• Ability to safely and properly operate equipment, including electric/manual hand jack, floor scrubber, and cardboard baler.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a professional and efficient manner.
• Meets any state and local requirements for handling and selling alcoholic beverages.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in a retail environment.
• Prior management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the day-to-day operations and performance of the team to provide the highest level of customer service for the customer.
• Understands the overarching company strategy and communicates and models the core values of the organization.
• Handles customer concerns and ensures an appropriate resolution.
• Ensures proper store signage is maintained at all times, as well as the quality and freshness of ALDI products.
• Assists in the hiring of store personnel by reviewing resumes and employment applications, as well as interviewing candidates.
• Prepares, manages, and revises weekly schedules to ensure appropriate store staffing levels.
• Establishes and communicates job responsibilities and performance expectations to direct reports.
• Conducts store meetings.
• Identifies training and development opportunities for direct reports.
• Conducts annual performance evaluations, recommending store personnel for advancement and termination as appropriate.
• Achieves store payroll and total loss budgets.
• Manages cash audits in conjunction with their direct leader according to company guidelines.
• Monitors the competitive environment within the community and makes recommendations to the direct leader.
• Provides product feedback to their direct leader.
• Provides a safe environment for employees, customers, and vendors.
• Oversees product merchandising and maintains proper stock levels through appropriate product ordering.
• Conducts store inventory counts and reconciliations according to company guidelines.
• Complies with all established company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Starting Wage: $28.50 per hour.
• Estimated Store Manager Earning Potential Year 1: Up to $109,000 (inclusive of salary and bonus when applicable).
• Reimbursement for business travel related expenses during training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED