Full-Time Assistant Store Manager

Lake Elsinore, CA, USA|Onsite

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 (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 global leader in the grocery retail sector known for its commitment to providing high-quality products at affordable prices. Established with a focus on efficiency and customer satisfaction, ALDI operates a large network of stores that prioritize streamlined operations and a unique shopping experience. The company values teamwork, integrity, and innovation, making it an attractive employer for individuals seeking long-term career growth in retail management. ALDI offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, ensuring a supportive and rewarding work environment for its employees. The company is also dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a workplace that embraces differences and promotes equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.

The Assistant Store Manager role at ALDI is a dynamic leadership position critical to the successful daily operations of the store. This full-time position involves assisting the Store Manager with overseeing store activities, from managing schedules and supervising staff to enhancing store performance and customer satisfaction. With an average of 38 hours per week and a starting wage of $26.50 per hour, increasing to $27.50 in the second year, this role offers both financial reward and professional development. The Assistant Store Manager works closely with their team to implement operational action plans, identify training opportunities, and enforce company policies and procedures. They act as a liaison between the staff and upper management, ensuring clear communication and adherence to the company's core values. The position includes responsibilities like inventory management, customer service excellence, loss prevention, and maintaining store cleanliness and safety standards. Candidates will gain valuable management experience in a fast-paced retail environment while contributing to ALDI's competitive edge in the community.

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