Full-Time Assistant Store Manager

Louisville, KY, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $25.00 - $26.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

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 globally recognized grocery retail chain known for its streamlined and customer-focused shopping experience. The company has built a reputation for offering high-quality products at affordable prices, with an emphasis on efficiency and community involvement. ALDI’s store format is designed to provide customers with a quick and convenient shopping experience, backed by exceptional service and a well-trained team of employees. With a commitment to quality and value, ALDI continues to expand its presence across numerous locations, setting high standards for grocery retail operations.

As an Assistant Store Manager at ALDI, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the store leadership team to ensure day-to-day operational excellence. This full-time position involves supervising daily store activities, developing operational action plans, managing staff schedules, and fostering a positive and productive work environment. The role requires proactive engagement in training and developing store employees to enhance team performance and continuously improve the customer experience. Compensation for this role starts at $25.00 per hour, with an increase to $26.00 per hour in the second year. The role expects approximately 38 hours per week, balancing leadership responsibilities with hands-on operational duties.

In this leadership capacity, you will assist the direct leader in achieving store financial goals by managing payroll, inventory, and operational costs effectively. The position demands strong communication skills to relay important company values, job responsibilities, and performance expectations to your team. You will also be integral in monitoring market competition, providing product feedback, and participating in hiring processes to build a capable store team. Physical demands include the ability to stock merchandise, handle weights up to 45 pounds, and perform various tasks that require standing, bending, and lifting throughout the store environment.

This role is ideal for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced retail setting, possess excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, and have a passion for leading teams toward success. ALDI offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision insurance, generous vacation time, and various forms of leave, ensuring a supportive work-life balance. Join ALDI to be part of a company that values teamwork, customer service excellence, and personal growth within a dynamic retail landscape.

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