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Full-Time Assistant Store Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $25.50 - $26.50
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Benefits

401(k) Plan
Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
Employee assistance program
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
accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Job Description

ALDI is a leading global grocery retailer known for its commitment to quality products, affordability, and exceptional customer service. Operating over thousands of stores worldwide, ALDI thrives on delivering a streamlined shopping experience with a focus on efficiency and value. The company emphasizes a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork, making it an attractive employer for individuals who value growth, responsibility, and the ability to impact business results directly. ALDI operates in a highly competitive retail environment and continually adapts to market trends and consumer needs to maintain its position as a trusted grocery store of choice.

The Assistant Store Manager role at ALDI is a pivotal position that supports the overall success and smooth operation of the store. As an Assistant Store Manager, you will assist in supervising daily store activities, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures, managing schedules, and supporting operational plans that drive store performance. This position requires a hands-on approach to leadership, where you will be involved in coaching and developing team members to maximize their potential and contribute positively to the team environment. This role offers full-time employment, averaging 38 hours per week, with a starting wage of $25.50 per hour, increasing to $26.50 per hour in the second year, reflecting ALDI's commitment to rewarding experience and dedication.

In this role, you will be responsible for implementing action plans to improve store results, clearly communicating job responsibilities and performance expectations to your team, and identifying opportunities for employee growth through training. You'll play a key role in maintaining the company's core values, fostering teamwork, and ensuring compliance with inventory, product handling, and cash control to minimize losses. Additionally, you will support the store leader by participating in hiring processes, managing stock levels, merchandising products to maximize sales, and resolving operational customer concerns in the leader's absence.

The job involves physical demands such as stocking merchandise weighing up to 45 pounds, standing, bending, and walking throughout the store, requiring the ability to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodations. The Assistant Store Manager must possess strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to balance multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining high levels of customer service. Prior retail management experience and a high school diploma or equivalent are preferred for successful candidates.

ALDI offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive wages, 401(k) plans with company matching, employee assistance programs, national discount opportunities, and full medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees. Additional benefits such as paid parental and caregiver leave, disability insurance, and life insurance options further complement the compensation and support a healthy work-life balance. ALDI fosters an inclusive, equal opportunity work environment and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to join their team.

Job Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Ability to provide and lead prompt customer service
  • Ability to apply company policies and procedures
  • Ability to guide employee performance and evaluate outcomes
  • Ability to understand management principles on budgeting and expenses
  • Ability to operate cash register efficiently
  • Ability to safely operate equipment such as hand jacks and floor scrubbers
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to stay organized and follow instructions
  • Meets local alcohol handling regulations
  • Ability to perform physical tasks including stocking merchandise weighing up to 45 pounds

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Minimum of 3 years of progressive retail experience
  • Prior management experience preferred
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to provide prompt and courteous customer service
  • Ability to develop rapport and build trust with direct reports
  • Knowledge of company policies and procedures
  • Ability to set goals and guide employee performance
  • Experience with budgeting and personnel cost management
  • Proficient in operating cash registers
  • Skilled in safely operating store equipment
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
  • Compliance with state and local alcohol handling requirements

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
  • Identifies training and development opportunities for direct reports
  • Understands and models company core values to foster teamwork
  • Monitors competitive environment and informs direct leader
  • Provides product feedback and recommendations
  • Participates in interviewing store personnel
  • Communicates weekly information and team milestones
  • Ensures adherence to inventory procedures, product handling, and cash control
  • Resolves operational customer concerns in leader's absence
  • Maintains store cleanliness and signage
  • Assists with stock level management and merchandising
  • Supports payroll and budget management
  • Supervises day-to-day team operations and escalates issues as needed
  • Ensures timely and effective completion of responsibilities
  • Complies with company policies and confidentiality requirements
  • Performs other assigned duties

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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