Full-Time Store Manager Trainee

ALDI • Seneca, SC

12d • $78,500 - $92,500

About The Position

As a Store Manager Trainee, you’ll train on all aspects of successfully running a store in preparation for running your own store. The role involves supervising day-to-day store activities, ensuring overall store performance, identifying staffing needs, managing schedules, developing operational action plans, and mentoring and developing the team. Full-time trainees will often train at multiple locations and must be flexible to travel within divisional requirements.

The position is full-time and estimated at 45–50 hours per week. The starting wage is $27.25 per hour. Estimated Year 1 Store Manager earning potential is up to $78,500–$92,500, inclusive of salary and bonus when applicable; estimates may vary by location.

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 and courteous customer service.
• Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication with direct reports to support their 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 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.
• Ability to stay organized, multitask professionally and efficiently, follow instructions, and pay attention to detail.
• Meet any state and local requirements for handling and selling alcoholic beverages.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in a retail environment, or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge.
• Flexibility to travel within divisional requirements for training at multiple locations.
• Ability to stock merchandise from receiving to shelving and place products weighing up to 45 pounds on shelves at various heights.
• Ability to regularly sit, stand, bend, reach, push, pull, lift, carry, and walk about the store.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consistently demonstrate the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) outlined for the role.
• Supervise day-to-day operations and team performance to provide the highest level of customer service.
• Understand the company strategy and communicate and model organizational core values to foster teamwork and membership among employees.
• Handle customer concerns and ensure appropriate resolutions.
• Maintain proper store signage and the quality and freshness of ALDI products.
• Assist in hiring store personnel by reviewing resumes and employment applications and interviewing candidates.
• Prepare, manage, and revise weekly schedules to ensure appropriate store staffing levels.
• Establish and communicate job responsibilities and performance expectations to direct reports.
• Conduct store meetings.
• Identify training and development opportunities for direct reports.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations and recommend store personnel for advancement or termination as appropriate.
• Achieve store payroll and total loss budgets.
• Manage cash audits with the direct leader according to company guidelines.
• Monitor the community’s competitive environment and recommend adjustments to the direct leader to maintain a competitive position.
• Provide product feedback and recommendations to the direct leader regarding items to carry or discontinue.
• Promote a safe environment by identifying and rectifying hazards, ensuring proper ergonomics, and maintaining store equipment.
• Oversee product merchandising and maintain proper stock levels through appropriate ordering.
• Conduct store inventory counts and reconciliations according to company guidelines.
• Comply with company policies and procedures while protecting the security and confidentiality of documents and data.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Travel to multiple training locations within divisional requirements.

What This Job Offers

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