Full-Time Store Manager Trainee

ALDI • Woodbridge Township, NJ

23d • $91,500 - $108,000

About The Position

The Store Manager Trainee program prepares the employee 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 position combines leadership responsibilities with participation in daily store operations, including stocking, merchandising, customer service, and maintaining store standards. Full-time trainees train at multiple locations and must be flexible to travel within divisional requirements. The position is full-time, with an estimated 45 hours per week. Starting wage is $31.75 per hour. Estimated Year 1 Store Manager earning potential is $91,500–$108,000, inclusive of salary and bonus when applicable; estimates may vary by location.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Prior experience in a retail environment and prior management experience.
• Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication to enhance direct reports’ 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 compliance expectations.
• Ability to perform leadership and administrative duties and provide prompt, 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 effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to facilitate group participation in meetings.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external parties.
• Ability to interpret and apply ALDI operating policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• 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.
• Must be able to sit, reach, grasp, stand, and move between areas; place products weighing up to 45 pounds on shelves at varying heights; operate required equipment; and work in hot and cold conditions, including outdoors and in refrigerator or freezer environments.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate job 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 appropriate 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 at all levels, customers, third-party vendors, and business partners.
• Collaborate to resolve store issues and minimize potential liability for the division and company.
• Lead, develop, and supervise the team to develop sales, engage employees, satisfy customers, and achieve consistent high performance.
• Understand and oversee execution of company strategy while communicating and modeling organizational core values.
• Foster a positive, collaborative working environment and promote teamwork.
• Oversee compliance with store policies, procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Train and develop store personnel using appropriate materials, and observe, evaluate, coach, and provide feedback on employee performance.
• Ensure employees follow customer service guidelines and demonstrate appropriate interactions 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.
• Promote a safe workplace by identifying and rectifying hazards, encouraging proper ergonomics, and maintaining equipment in proper working order.
• Prepare, manage, and revise weekly schedules to ensure accuracy.
• Ensure employees follow expense guidelines, inventory procedures, product-handling practices, and cash-handling policies to minimize losses.
• Ensure store personnel maintain store zone and merchandising standards.
• Improve operating results and implement personnel and operational plans to meet store KPI goals and budgets.
• Attend and participate in district operations calls, one-to-one meetings, and training sessions.
• Plan and conduct store team meetings, management team meetings, training sessions, and other company-related events or meetings.
• Perform daily store operations, including stocking, merchandising, customer service, and maintaining store standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED