Full-Time Store Manager Trainee

ALDI•Irving, TX

17d•$79,500 - $97,500

About The Position

The Store Manager Trainee program prepares employees to manage an ALDI store through hands-on leadership experience. The trainee learns to manage store operations, develop teams, and drive results while working alongside associates in a fast-paced environment. The role combines leadership responsibilities with active participation in daily store operations, including stocking, merchandising, customer service, and maintaining store standards. Trainees train at multiple locations and must be flexible to travel within divisional requirements. This is a full-time position estimated at 45 hours per week. The starting wage is $29.50 per hour. The estimated first-year Store Manager earning potential is $79,500–$97,500, inclusive of salary and bonus when applicable; estimates may vary by location.

Requirements

At least 18 years old.
Prior experience in a retail environment.
Prior management experience.
Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication with direct reports to enhance performance.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team to lead store personnel and achieve planned results.
Ability to understand and apply management principles to achieve store goals and meet compliance expectations.
Ability to perform leadership and administrative duties.
Ability to provide prompt and courteous customer service.
Ability to operate store equipment, including cash registers, floor scrubbers, cardboard balers, pallet jacks, handheld devices, and computers, and perform operational tasks to standard.
Ability to facilitate group involvement during meetings.
Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external parties.
Ability to interpret and apply ALDI operating policies and procedures.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete activities efficiently.
Ability to establish and successfully execute plans and goals.
Ability to use ALDI-provided technology as required.
May be required to handle and sell alcoholic beverages and meet applicable state and local requirements.
May be required to obtain ServSafe certification or other applicable state or local certifications for food safety compliance.
Must be flexible to travel within divisional requirements and train at multiple locations.
Able to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Communicate responsibilities and performance expectations to direct reports, and lead and develop store personnel.
Develop and implement action plans using company-provided resources to improve operating results.
Oversee resolution of employee and customer concerns, coordinating with the district manager as needed.
Interview candidates for store positions and provide recommendations to the district manager.
Manage personnel, including recommending employees for advancement or termination as appropriate.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with ALDI personnel, customers, third-party vendors, and business partners.
Help resolve store issues to minimize potential liability for the division and company.
Lead, develop, and supervise the team to improve sales, engage employees, satisfy customers, and achieve high performance.
Understand and oversee execution of company strategy while communicating and modeling organizational values.
Foster a positive, collaborative work environment and promote teamwork.
Oversee compliance with store policies and procedures and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Train and develop store personnel using appropriate training materials, and provide performance feedback and coaching.
Ensure personnel follow customer service guidelines and interact appropriately with customers and coworkers.
Resolve employee and customer concerns independently or escalate them to the district manager as necessary.
Model, communicate, and supervise compliance with company policies and procedures.
Maintain a safe working environment by identifying and correcting hazards, promoting proper ergonomics, and maintaining equipment.
Prepare, manage, and revise weekly schedules for accuracy.
Ensure personnel follow expense guidelines, inventory procedures, product-handling requirements, and cash-handling policies.
Ensure store zone and merchandising standards are maintained.
Improve operating results and implement personnel and operational plans to achieve store KPI goals and budgets.
Attend district operations calls, one-to-ones, training sessions, and other meetings.
Plan and conduct store team meetings, management team meetings, training sessions, and other company events or meetings.