Full-Time Store Manager Trainee

ALDI • Coral Springs, FL

32d • $86,000 - $107,000

About The Position

The Store Manager Trainee program prepares employees to run their own store through hands-on leadership experience. Trainees learn to manage operations, develop teams, and drive results while working alongside associates in a fast-paced environment. The position combines leadership responsibilities with active participation in daily store operations, including stocking, merchandising, customer service, and maintaining store standards. Full-time trainees work an estimated 45 hours per week and train at multiple locations, with flexibility to travel within divisional requirements. The starting wage is $29.50 per hour. Estimated Store Manager Year 1 earning potential is $86,000–$107,000, inclusive of salary and bonus when applicable; the estimate may vary by location.

Trainees lead and develop store personnel, manage store operations, support customer service, and implement plans to improve operating results and meet store goals. They oversee compliance with company policies and applicable regulations, promote a safe and collaborative workplace, and participate in operational calls, meetings, and training. The role requires the ability to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old.
• Prior experience in a retail environment.
• Prior management experience.
• Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication that improves 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.
• 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 effectively and efficiently 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete activities to maximize available time.
• Ability to establish and successfully execute plans and goals.
• Ability to use ALDI-provided technology as required.
• Flexibility to travel within divisional requirements and train at multiple locations.
• Ability to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• 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.

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 cooperate 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 and procedures and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Train and develop store personnel using appropriate training materials.
• Observe and evaluate employee performance and provide feedback and coaching.
• Ensure employees follow customer-service guidelines and interact appropriately with customers and co-workers.
• 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.
• Ensure a safe work environment by identifying and correcting hazards, promoting proper ergonomics, and maintaining equipment in working order.
• Prepare, manage, and revise weekly schedules for accuracy.
• Ensure employees follow expense guidelines, inventory procedures, product-handling practices, and cash-handling policies to minimize losses.
• Ensure employees maintain store-zone and merchandising standards.
• Improve operational results and implement personnel and operational plans to achieve store KPI goals and budgets.
• Attend and participate in district weekly operations calls, monthly one-to-ones, training sessions, and other meetings.
• Plan and conduct store team meetings, monthly management team meetings, training sessions, and other company-related events or meetings.
• Participate in hands-on daily store operations, including stocking, merchandising, customer service, and maintaining store standards.
• Train at multiple locations and travel within divisional requirements.

What This Job Offers

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