Full-Time Store Manager

ALDI•Addison, IL

About The Position

This full-time Store Manager transfer opportunity at ALDI involves leading store operations and personnel in a new market. The manager develops employees, supports sales and customer satisfaction, oversees compliance and safety, and works to achieve store performance goals and budgets. The position averages 50 hours per week. Starting salary is $77,500, with stated salary increases to $82,800 in Year 2, $88,200 in Year 3, and $93,600 in Year 4. The average estimated monthly bonus is $550, based on prior-year sales data. Minimal domestic travel is required.

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 to improve 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.
Ability to facilitate group involvement during meetings.
Ability to build 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 successfully execute plans and goals.
Ability to use ALDI-provided technology as required.
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.
Ability to sit, reach, grasp, stand, and move between areas; place products weighing up to 45 pounds on shelves at various heights; operate electric and manual hand jacks, floor scrubbers, and cardboard balers; and work in varying hot and cold temperatures, including outdoors and in refrigerator or freezer environments.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

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 resolution of employee and customer concerns, involving 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 collaborate 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 drive sales, engage employees, satisfy customers, and achieve consistent high performance.
Execute and communicate the company strategy and model its core values.
Foster a positive, collaborative working environment and promote teamwork.
Oversee compliance with store policies, procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Train and develop store personnel using appropriate training materials, and provide performance feedback and coaching.
Ensure personnel follow customer service guidelines and interact appropriately with customers and co-workers.
Resolve concerns from personnel and customers independently or escalate them to the district manager as necessary.
Model, communicate, and supervise compliance with company policies and procedures.
Maintain a safe working environment by identifying and correcting hazards, promoting proper ergonomics, and keeping equipment in proper working order.
Prepare, manage, and revise weekly schedules for accuracy.
Ensure personnel follow expense guidelines, inventory procedures, product-handling practices, and cash-handling policies.
Ensure store personnel maintain store zone and merchandising standards.
Improve operational results and implement personnel and operational plans to meet store KPI goals and budgets.
Attend and participate in district operations calls, one-to-one meetings, training sessions, and other meetings.
Plan and conduct store team meetings, management team meetings, training sessions, and other company-related events or meetings.