Full-Time Assistant Store Manager

Arlington, VA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $27.50 - $28.50

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

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

7 paid Holidays

Up to 6 weeks paid parental leave

Up to 2 weeks paid caregiver leave

short-term disability insurance

long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Job Description

ALDI is a leading global supermarket chain known for its commitment to delivering quality products at affordable prices. With a reputation for efficiency and customer satisfaction, ALDI operates thousands of stores worldwide and is dedicated to fostering a positive work environment where employees are valued and empowered to grow professionally. As a company, ALDI emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and innovation, striving to uphold its core values while maintaining a competitive edge in the retail industry. The company offers competitive wages and benefits, providing a stable and rewarding career path for its employees.

The role of Assistant Store Manager at ALDI is a pivotal position that contributes significantly to the store's overall success. This full-time position requires 38 hours per week and offers a starting wage of $27.50 per hour, with a wage increase to $28.50 per hour in the second year. The Assistant Store Manager supports the direct leader in supervising the day-to-day operations of the store, ensuring that all activities align with company standards and performance goals. Key responsibilities include managing store schedules, developing operational action plans, and identifying training opportunities to help team members grow their skills and efficiency.

This role demands a hands-on leader who can foster a sense of teamwork among employees, communicate company strategies and core values effectively, and handle operational challenges with confidence. The Assistant Store Manager plays a critical role in maintaining store cleanliness, inventory accuracy, product freshness, and customer service excellence. The position also involves participating in hiring processes, monitoring competitive market trends, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

Physical demands are an essential consideration for this role, as duties include stocking merchandise, moving products weighing up to 45 pounds to various shelving heights, and performing general store maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate must be able to perform these duties with or without reasonable accommodation. The position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and the capacity to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced retail environment. Prior management experience and a minimum of three years of progressive retail experience are preferred. A high school diploma or equivalent is also advantageous.

ALDI provides a comprehensive benefits package to both full-time and part-time employees, with full-time staff receiving additional medical, dental, vision insurance, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, caregiver leave, disability insurance, and life insurance options. This commitment to employee well-being supports a healthy work-life balance, fostering long-term career satisfaction and growth within the company. Working as an Assistant Store Manager at ALDI is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about retail management and customer service excellence to develop their careers in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Job Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
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
must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation
ability to stock merchandise from store receiving to shelving, placing products weighing up to 45 pounds at various heights
regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, push, pull, lift, carry, and walk about the store

Job Qualifications

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
ability to work both independently and within a team environment
ability to provide and lead others to provide prompt and courteous customer service
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