Full-Time Store Manager Trainee

ALDI • Lawrence, IN

17d • $87,000 - $105,000

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 role 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 $31.75 per hour. Estimated Store Manager earning potential in Year 1 is $87,000–$105,000, 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 that improves direct-report 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 meet 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 to perform operational tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to facilitate group involvement in 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 effectively.
• Ability to establish and execute plans and goals.
• Ability to use ALDI-provided technology as required.
• May need to handle and sell alcoholic beverages and meet applicable state and local requirements.
• May need to obtain ServSafe certification or other applicable state or local certifications for food safety compliance.
• Must be able to travel among multiple training locations within divisional requirements.
• Must be able to sit, reach, grasp, stand, and move from one area to another; place products weighing up to 45 pounds on shelves at various heights; operate specified equipment; and work in varying hot and cold temperatures, including outdoor and refrigerator/freezer environments.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate responsibilities and performance expectations to direct reports; 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, aligning with the district manager as needed.
• Interview candidates for store positions and recommend candidates to the district manager.
• Manage personnel, including recommending advancement and termination as appropriate.
• Communicate and cooperate effectively with ALDI personnel, 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 improve sales, engage employees, satisfy customers, and achieve consistent performance.
• Understand and oversee execution of company strategy while communicating and modeling company 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.
• 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.
• Promote a safe working environment by identifying and correcting hazards, promoting proper ergonomics, and maintaining equipment.
• Prepare, manage, and revise weekly schedules.
• Ensure employees follow expense guidelines, inventory procedures, product handling requirements, and cash handling policies.
• Ensure store personnel 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 operations calls, one-to-ones, training sessions, and other meetings.
• Plan and conduct store team meetings, management team meetings, training sessions, and other company-related events or meetings.
• Participate in stocking, merchandising, customer service, and other daily store operations.

What This Job Offers

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