As a Store Manager Trainee, you'll train on all aspects of successfully running a store in preparation for running for your own store. You'll be involved in supervising day-to-day store activities, ensuring overall store performance, identifying staffing needs, managing schedules and developing operational action plans while mentoring and developing the team. Position Type: Full-Time Estimated Hours: 45-50 hours per week Store Manager Trainee Starting Wage: $29.50 per hour Estimated Store Manager Earning Potential Year 1: Up to $89,500 (inclusive of salary and bonus when applicable) Estimate may vary by location Duties and Responsibilities: Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation. • Consistently demonstrate the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role. • Supervises the day-to-day operations and performance of the team to provide the highest level of customer service for the customer •Understands the overarching company strategy, as well as communicates and models the core values of the organization, to create a sense of teamwork and membership among employees • Handles customer concerns and ensures an appropriate resolution • Ensures proper store signage is maintained at all times, as well as the quality and freshness of ALDI products • Assists in the hiring of store personnel by reviewing resumes and employment applications, as well as interviewing candidates • Prepares, manages, and revises weekly schedules to ensure appropriate store staffing levels • Establishes and communicates job responsibilities and performance expectations to direct reports to ensure mutual understanding and desired results • Conducts store meetings • Identifies training and development opportunities that will assist direct reports in achieving enhanced performance • Conducts annual performance evaluations, recommending store personnel for advancement and termination as appropriate • Achieves store payroll and total loss budgets • Manages cash audits in conjunction with their direct leader according to company guidelines • Monitors the competitive environment within the community and makes recommendations to the direct leader regarding adjustments necessary to maintain a competitive position • Provides product feedback to their direct leader, including recommendations regarding new items to carry or those that should be discontinued • Provides a safe environment for employees, customers, and vendors by identifying and rectifying hazards, ensuring proper ergonomics, and maintaining store equipment in proper working order • Oversees product merchandising and maintains proper stock levels through appropriate product ordering • Conducts store inventory counts and reconciliations according to company guidelines • Complies with all established company policies and procedures while upholding the security and confidentiality of documents and data • Other duties as assigned