Full-Time Store Manager Trainee

ALDI • Town of Clay, NY

12d • $86,500 - $106,000

About The Position

The Store Manager Trainee program prepares the employee to run an ALDI store through hands-on leadership experience. The trainee learns to manage operations, develop teams, and drive results while working alongside associates in a fast-paced environment. The role combines leadership responsibilities with participation in daily store operations, including stocking, merchandising, customer service, and maintaining store standards. Full-time position with an estimated 45 hours per week. Starting wage is $29.50 per hour. Estimated Store Manager Year 1 earning potential is $86,500–$106,000, inclusive of salary and bonus when applicable; estimates may vary by location.

Full-Time Store Manager Trainees train at multiple locations and must have flexibility to travel within divisional requirements. The role may require handling and selling alcoholic beverages in accordance with applicable state and local requirements, and obtaining ServSafe or other applicable certifications to ensure food safety compliance.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old.
• Prior experience in a retail environment.
• Prior management experience.
• Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication with direct reports.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete activities effectively.
• Ability to establish and execute plans and goals.
• Ability to use ALDI-provided technology as required.
• Flexibility to travel within divisional requirements and train at multiple locations.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicates responsibilities and performance expectations to direct reports, and leads and develops store personnel.
• Develops and implements action plans using company-provided resources to improve operating results.
• Oversees resolution of employee and customer concerns, coordinating with the district manager as needed.
• Interviews candidates for store positions and makes recommendations to the district manager.
• Manages personnel, including recommending advancement and termination as appropriate.
• Communicates and works effectively with ALDI personnel, customers, third-party vendors, and business partners.
• Collaborates to resolve store issues and minimize potential company and divisional liability.
• Leads, develops, and supervises the team to develop sales, engage employees, satisfy customers, and achieve consistent high performance.
• Understands and oversees execution of company strategy and communicates and models company core values.
• Fosters a positive, collaborative working environment and promotes teamwork.
• Oversees compliance with company policies and procedures and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Trains and develops store personnel using appropriate training materials.
• Evaluates employee performance and provides feedback and coaching.
• Ensures employees follow customer service guidelines and interact appropriately with customers and co-workers.
• Resolves employee and customer concerns or escalates them to the district manager as necessary.
• Models, communicates, and supervises compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintains a safe work environment by identifying and correcting hazards, promoting proper ergonomics, and keeping equipment in proper working order.
• Prepares, manages, and revises weekly schedules for accuracy.
• Ensures compliance with expense guidelines, inventory procedures, product handling, and cash handling policies to minimize losses.
• Ensures employees maintain store zone and merchandising standards.
• Improves operational results and implements personnel and operational plans to achieve store KPI goals and budgets.
• Attends district operations calls, one-to-ones, training sessions, and other meetings.
• Plans and conducts store team meetings, management team meetings, training sessions, and other company-related events or meetings.
• Performs 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