Full-Time Assistant Store Manager

Cleveland, OH, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $25.50 - $26.50

Benefits

401(k) Plan

Company 401(k) Matching Contributions

Employee assistance program (EAP)

PerkSpot National Discount Program

Medical insurance

prescription insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Generous vacation time

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

paid caregiver leave

short-term disability insurance

long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

AD&D insurance

Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Job Description

ALDI is a leading global supermarket chain renowned for its commitment to providing high-quality products at affordable prices. With a strong presence across multiple countries, ALDI prides itself on delivering exceptional value to customers through a unique retail experience characterized by simplicity, efficiency, and sustainability. The company operates with a clear focus on customer satisfaction, product quality, and operational excellence, making it a preferred shopping destination for millions of consumers worldwide. Working at ALDI means being part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous development. The company fosters a culture where employees feel empowered, valued, and supported to achieve their full potential within a diverse and inclusive workplace. ALDI offers a range of career opportunities, competitive wages, and comprehensive benefits designed to support employees' well-being and professional growth.

The position of Assistant Store Manager at ALDI is a full-time role requiring an average of 38 hours per week, starting at a wage of $25.50 per hour with an increase to $26.50 per hour in the second year. This pivotal role involves assisting the store leader in managing day-to-day store operations, ensuring the achievement of performance targets, and fostering a positive and productive team environment. The Assistant Store Manager plays a critical role in supporting store management activities, including scheduling, operational planning, staff training, and development. They help implement action plans to improve store results, communicate job responsibilities and performance expectations, and identify opportunities for employee growth. This role requires a hands-on leader who is capable of maintaining store standards, overseeing customer service excellence, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

The Assistant Store Manager also has a key role in inventory management, product merchandising, and loss prevention efforts, ensuring that the store maintains optimal stock levels and merchandising standards that maximize sales and customer satisfaction. By monitoring local competitive activities and providing valuable product feedback, the Assistant Store Manager contributes to strategic decisions that keep ALDI competitive within the community. Additionally, the role involves participating in the recruitment process, supervising daily team operations, and addressing operational customer concerns in the absence of the direct leader. The position demands physical capability to perform tasks such as stocking merchandise, lifting weights up to 45 pounds, and operating store equipment while maintaining a safe and clean work environment.

Overall, the Assistant Store Manager position at ALDI offers an exciting opportunity to grow within a respected retail organization that values leadership, operational efficiency, and team development. The company emphasizes creating a supportive workplace culture that encourages professional advancement and recognizes the contributions of its team members through competitive compensation and valuable benefits. If you are a motivated individual with retail management experience who is passionate about leading teams to success and enhancing the customer experience, ALDI welcomes your application for this rewarding role.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in a retail environment
A combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge
Prior management experience preferred

Job Qualifications

You must be 18 years of age or older to be employed for this role at ALDI
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
Ability to provide and lead others to provide prompt and courteous customer service
Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication that enhances the growth and job performance of direct reports
Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures
Ability to establish goals, guide employee performance to ensure the quality and completion of work assignments
Ability to evaluate and drive performance of self and others
Ability to understand and apply management principles concerning budgeting, personnel costs, and expenses
Ability to operate a cash register efficiently and accurately
Ability to safely and properly operate equipment, including electric/manual hand jack, floor scrubber, and cardboard baler and perform general cleaning duties to company standards
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a professional and efficient manner, following instructions and giving attention to detail
Meets any state and local requirements for handling and selling alcoholic beverages

Job Duties

Assists the direct leader with developing and implementing action plans to improve operating results
Establishes and communicates job responsibilities and performance expectations to their direct reports to ensure mutual understanding and desired results
Identifies training and development opportunities that will assist their direct reports in achieving enhanced performance
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
Monitors the competitive environment within the community and informs the direct leader regarding adjustments necessary to maintain the company’s competitive position
Provides product feedback to the direct leader, including making recommendations regarding new items to carry or those that should be discontinued
Participates in the interviewing process for store personnel
Communicates information including weekly information, major team milestones, developments, and concerns
Ensures store personnel adhere to inventory procedures, product handling guidelines, and cash control policies to minimize losses
Ensures an appropriate resolution of operational customer concerns in their direct leader’s absence
Identifies and rectifies hazards, ensuring proper ergonomics and maintaining store equipment in proper working order
Maintains store cleanliness standards and proper store signage at all times
Assists the direct leader with maintaining proper stock levels through appropriate product ordering
Merchandises product neatly to maximize sales
Ensures the quality and freshness of products for sale and accuracy of product signage
Assists their direct leader with achieving the store payroll and total loss budget, inventory counts, and training new employees
Supervises the day-to-day operations of their team, escalating issues to the appropriate level of support and/or leadership when necessary
Ensures direct reports complete assigned responsibilities in a timely and effective manner to provide the highest level of customer service for the business
Complies with all established company policies and procedures while upholding the security and confidentiality of documents and data
Other duties as assigned