Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $26.50 - $27.50
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
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 retailer known for its high-quality products, efficient operations, and outstanding customer service. As a leader in the retail industry, ALDI prides itself on offering simplified shopping experiences, great value, and top-tier fresh food items. The company operates numerous stores worldwide, continually expanding to serve a broad customer base while maintaining a focus on innovation and sustainability. ALDI's workplace culture emphasizes teamwork, personal development, and employee well-being, ensuring that all staff members can grow professionally and contribute effectively to the company's ongoing success.
Joining ALDI as an Assistant Store Manager means stepping into a pivotal role where you will support the Store Manager with a variety of key responsibilities that influence overall store performance. This full-time position offers an average of 38 hours per week, starting at $26.50 per hour, with a wage increase to $27.50 per hour beginning in the second year. As an Assistant Store Manager, you will play an essential role in supervising daily operations, managing schedules, and collaborating on operational action plans that promote efficient store management and customer satisfaction.
The role involves establishing clear job responsibilities and performance expectations for your team, fostering professional growth through identification of training opportunities, and ensuring that all store personnel uphold ALDI's standards for inventory control, product handling, and cash management. You will assist in maintaining appropriate stock levels, oversee merchandising to maximize sales, and ensure product quality and freshness. Moreover, the position requires actively contributing to a positive workplace culture by communicating company strategies and core values, motivating employees, and addressing operational concerns in the absence of the direct leader.
Physical demands are part of this role, with duties including stocking merchandise weighing up to 45 pounds, standing, bending, and walking throughout the store. Successful candidates must be capable of performing duties independently or with reasonable accommodation. The position requires excellent organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
ALDI also places importance on ensuring that all employees comply with company policies and relevant legal requirements, including those related to selling alcoholic beverages. The ideal candidate should bring a minimum of three years of progressive retail experience, preferably with prior management exposure, and demonstrate an ability to lead with confidence and professionalism.
This role offers competitive wages and benefits, including a comprehensive 401(k) plan with company matching, an Employee Assistance Program, a national discount program, and medical, dental, vision insurance for full-time employees. In addition to competitive compensation, benefits include generous vacation time, paid holidays, parental leave, caregiver leave, disability insurance, and life insurance options. ALDI’s commitment to equal opportunity means all employees and applicants are treated fairly without discrimination based on protected characteristics.
Joining ALDI as an Assistant Store Manager means stepping into a pivotal role where you will support the Store Manager with a variety of key responsibilities that influence overall store performance. This full-time position offers an average of 38 hours per week, starting at $26.50 per hour, with a wage increase to $27.50 per hour beginning in the second year. As an Assistant Store Manager, you will play an essential role in supervising daily operations, managing schedules, and collaborating on operational action plans that promote efficient store management and customer satisfaction.
The role involves establishing clear job responsibilities and performance expectations for your team, fostering professional growth through identification of training opportunities, and ensuring that all store personnel uphold ALDI's standards for inventory control, product handling, and cash management. You will assist in maintaining appropriate stock levels, oversee merchandising to maximize sales, and ensure product quality and freshness. Moreover, the position requires actively contributing to a positive workplace culture by communicating company strategies and core values, motivating employees, and addressing operational concerns in the absence of the direct leader.
Physical demands are part of this role, with duties including stocking merchandise weighing up to 45 pounds, standing, bending, and walking throughout the store. Successful candidates must be capable of performing duties independently or with reasonable accommodation. The position requires excellent organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
ALDI also places importance on ensuring that all employees comply with company policies and relevant legal requirements, including those related to selling alcoholic beverages. The ideal candidate should bring a minimum of three years of progressive retail experience, preferably with prior management exposure, and demonstrate an ability to lead with confidence and professionalism.
This role offers competitive wages and benefits, including a comprehensive 401(k) plan with company matching, an Employee Assistance Program, a national discount program, and medical, dental, vision insurance for full-time employees. In addition to competitive compensation, benefits include generous vacation time, paid holidays, parental leave, caregiver leave, disability insurance, and life insurance options. ALDI’s commitment to equal opportunity means all employees and applicants are treated fairly without discrimination based on protected characteristics.
Job Requirements
- Be 18 years of age or older
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Minimum of 3 years progressive experience in retail environment
- Prior management experience preferred
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
- Ability to provide and lead prompt and courteous customer service
- Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication with employees
- Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures
- Ability to establish goals and guide employee performance
- 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 operate equipment including electric/manual hand jack, floor scrubber, and cardboard baler
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and stay organized
- Meets state and local requirements for handling and selling alcoholic beverages
- Must be able to perform physical demands including lifting 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 within a team
- Ability to provide and lead prompt and courteous customer service
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures
- Ability to establish goals and guide employee performance
- Ability to evaluate and drive self and team performance
- Knowledge of budgeting, personnel costs, and expense management
- Ability to operate a cash register efficiently and accurately
- Competence in operating store equipment safely
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
- Meets state and local requirements for handling and selling alcoholic beverages
Job Duties
- Assist the direct leader with developing and implementing action plans to improve operating results
- Establish and communicate job responsibilities and performance expectations to direct reports
- Identify training and development opportunities for direct reports
- Understand and communicate company strategy and core values
- Monitor competitive environment and advise necessary adjustments
- Provide product feedback and recommendations
- Participate in the interviewing process for store personnel
- Communicate weekly information, milestones, and concerns
- Ensure adherence to inventory procedures, product handling, and cash control policies
- Resolve operational customer concerns in leadership’s absence
- Identify and correct hazards and maintain store equipment
- Maintain store cleanliness standards and signage
- Assist with product ordering and stock level maintenance
- Merchandise products neatly to maximize sales
- Ensure product quality and accurate signage
- Assist with store payroll, total loss budget, inventory counts, and employee training
- Supervise day-to-day team operations and escalate issues as needed
- Ensure timely and effective completion of assigned responsibilities
- Comply with company policies and uphold document and data confidentiality
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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