Full-Time Assistant Store Manager

Washington, DC, 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

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 global discount supermarket chain renowned for its efficient and customer-focused retail approach. Established with a commitment to delivering high-quality products at affordable prices, ALDI has grown into a leading grocery retailer with stores across multiple countries. The company emphasizes simplicity, consistency, and sustainability in its operations, striving to provide customers with value and satisfaction every time they shop. With a corporate culture that fosters teamwork, respect, and development, ALDI invests in its employees by offering growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits to ensure a rewarding career experience.

The position of Assistant Store Manager at ALDI is a full-time role, requiring an average of 38 hours per week, with a starting wage of $27.50 per hour and an increase to $28.50 per hour in the second year. This role is integral to supporting the Store Manager in managing day-to-day store operations to achieve optimal performance and customer satisfaction. As an Assistant Store Manager, you will play a vital role in supervising store activities, managing staff schedules, developing action plans to enhance store operations, and identifying training opportunities to grow and develop the team. You will be responsible for communicating company goals and values effectively, fostering a productive and motivated work environment.

Your leadership will be key to maintaining strict inventory procedures, product quality, and store cleanliness while ensuring compliance with cash control policies and safety standards. You will oversee merchandise presentation to maximize sales, resolve operational customer issues in the absence of the direct leader, and maintain an understanding of the competitive marketplace to adapt store strategies accordingly. The role also involves participating in personnel interviews and contributing to payroll and budget management, making it a dynamic blend of operational and managerial responsibilities that are critical to the store's success. This position demands strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and team leadership, making it perfect for individuals seeking a challenging and rewarding management career in retail.

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
Ability to stock merchandise from store receiving to shelving
ability to place product, weighing up to 45 pounds, on shelving at various heights
Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, push, pull, lift, carry, and walk about the store
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodations

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

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