{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"6a7ea9821c0d3a49ecb6a3f6","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6a7ea9821c0d3a49ecb6a3f6","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6a7ea9821c0d3a49ecb6a3f6","title":"Full-Time Store Manager Trainee","description":"Overview\nALDI is looking for passionate and driven individuals to join our Store Manager Trainee program. In this role, you will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to lead your own store, delivering outstanding customer service and creating a positive work environment for your team. You will collaborate with experienced leaders to ensure operational excellence and drive sales growth. As ALDI continues to expand rapidly across the United States, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in retail management with a company that values simplicity, consistency, and responsibility. Join ALDI and benefit from comprehensive training and a supportive culture that empowers you to thrive.\n\nPosition Details\n\nPosition Type: Full-Time\n\nEstimated Hours: 45 hours per week\n\nStore Manager Trainee Starting Wage: $29.50 per hour\n\nEstimated Store Manager Earning Potential Year 1: Up to $111,000 (inclusive of salary and bonus when applicable)\n\n*Estimate may vary by location\n\nDuties and Responsibilities\n\nMust be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.\n\nCommunicates job responsibilities and performance expectations to direct reports to ensure desired results; leads and develops store personnel.\n\nDevelops and implements action plans using company provided resources to improve operating results.\n\nOversees the appropriate resolution of employee and customer concerns, aligning with the district manager, as needed.\n\nInterviews candidates for store positions and provides recommendations to the district manager.\n\nManages personnel, including recommending personnel for advancement and termination as appropriate.\n\nCommunicates, cooperates, and interacts effectively with all levels of ALDI personnel, customers, third‑party vendors and business partners.\n\nCollaborates in the resolution of any issues that arise within the store to minimize potential liability for the division and the company.\n\nLeads, develops, and supervises the team to develop sales, engage our teams, satisfy customers and achieve consistent high performance.\n\nUnderstands and oversees the execution of the overarching company strategy while communicating and modeling the core values of the organization.\n\nFosters a positive and collaborative working environment and promotes teamwork among employees.\n\nOversees and manages compliance with policies and procedures within the store, as well as applicable federal, state, and local regulations.\n\nTrains and develops store personnel to achieve their maximum professional potential, using appropriate training materials.\n\nObserves and evaluates employees’ work performance and provides feedback and coaching as appropriate.\n\nEnsures store personnel comply with the company customer services guidelines and demonstrate appropriate interactions with customers and co‑workers.\n\nResolve concerns from store personnel and customers independently and/or escalates concerns to the district manager as necessary.\n\nModels, communicates and supervises compliance with company policies and procedures.\n\nEnsures a safe working environment by identifying and rectifying hazards, promoting proper ergonomics, and maintaining equipment in proper working order.\n\nPrepares, manages and revises weekly schedules to ensure accuracy.\n\nEnsures store personnel adhere to expense guidelines, inventory procedures, product handling, and cash handling policies to minimize losses.\n\nEnsures store personnel maintain store zone standards and merchandising standards at all times.\n\nActs to improve operational results and implements personnel and operational plans to achieve store KPI goals and budgets.\n\nAttends and participates in meetings such as district weekly operations calls, monthly one‑to‑ones and training sessions.\n\nPlans and conducts meetings such as store team meetings, monthly management team meetings, training sessions, and other company‑related events or meetings.\n\nPhysical Demands\n\nRequired to sit, reach, grasp, stand, and move from one area to another.\n\nRequired to place products weighing up to 45 pounds on shelves at various heights.\n\nRequired operation of equipment such as electric and manual hand jacks, floor scrubber and cardboard baler.\n\nAbility to work in varying temperatures, hot and cold (including outdoor temperatures and refrigerator/freezer environments).\n\nJob Qualifications\n\nAbility to develop rapport, trust, and open communication that enhances the performance of direct reports.\n\nAbility to work independently and within a team to provide effective leadership of store personnel and achieve planned results.\n\nAbility to understand and apply management principles to achieve the store's goals and compliance expectations.\n\nAbility to perform leadership and administrative duties.\n\nAbility to provide prompt and courteous customer service.\n\nAbility to operate all store equipment such as cash registers, floor scrubber, cardboard baler, pallet jacks, handheld devices, computers, etc., and to perform all operational tasks effectively and efficiently to the standard.\n\nAbility to facilitate group involvement when conducting meetings.\n\nDevelops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties.\n\nAbility to interpret and apply ALDI operating policies and procedures.\n\nAbility to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.\n\nAbility to organize, prioritize and complete activities to maximize the total time available.\n\nAbility to establish and successfully execute plans and goals.\n\nAbility to use ALDI‑provided technology as required.\n\nMay be required to handle and sell alcoholic beverages and meet any state and local requirements for handling and selling of alcoholic beverages.\n\nMay be required to obtain a ServSafe certification or other applicable state/local certifications to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.\n\nEducation and Experience\n\nAt least 18 years old required.\n\nHigh school diploma or equivalent preferred.\n\nPrior experience in a retail environment and prior management experience.\n\nTravel\n\nFull‑time Store Manager Trainees will train at multiple locations and must have flexibility to travel within divisional requirements.\n\nBenefits\n\n401(k) Plan\n\nCompany 401(k) Matching Contributions\n\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\n\nPerkSpot National Discount Program\n\nMedical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance\n\nGenerous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays\n\nUp to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay\n\nUp to 2 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As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. 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