Full-Time Assistant Store Manager

Berwyn, IL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $25.50 - $26.50

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

7 paid Holidays

Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay

Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay

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 known for offering high-quality groceries at affordable prices. With a presence in multiple countries, ALDI is committed to providing customers with a streamlined shopping experience that emphasizes efficiency, value, and convenience. The company's core values revolve around simplicity, consistency, and responsibility, making it a trusted brand in the retail grocery sector. ALDI continuously invests in its employees, offering growth opportunities and fostering a collaborative work environment where all team members can thrive. The company operates under a model that enhances operational efficiency, reduces waste, and supports sustainable practices. As part of ALDI's commitment to its employees, the company offers competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that supports work-life balance and professional development.

The role of Assistant Store Manager at ALDI is a critical leadership position responsible for supporting the direct store leader in managing day-to-day store operations. This full-time position requires approximately 38 hours per week and offers a starting wage of $25.50 per hour, with an increase to $26.50 per hour starting in the second year. The Assistant Store Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the overall store performance by assisting with supervising store activities, managing employee schedules, and developing operational action plans that contribute to achieving financial and operational goals. This role also involves identifying training opportunities to support team development and growth.

The Assistant Store Manager must be capable of performing their duties independently or with reasonable accommodation. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing action plans for improving operating results, setting clear job responsibilities and performance expectations for team members, and fostering a positive work environment that aligns with ALDI's core values. The role requires monitoring the competitive environment to ensure the store maintains its competitive position within the community and providing valuable product feedback to help optimize the store's offerings. Additionally, the Assistant Store Manager participates in hiring processes, communicates important information and updates to the staff, and ensures compliance with inventory procedures, cash control policies, and store cleanliness standards.

Physical demands of this role include the ability to stock merchandise up to 45 pounds on shelves at various heights and perform regular tasks such as sitting, standing, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, and walking within the store. The position demands strong leadership capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a high level of organization and attention to detail to deliver outstanding customer service. The Assistant Store Manager also plays a key role in managing payroll and budgets, overseeing inventory counts, training new employees, and handling operational customer concerns when necessary.

ALDI values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer, committing to provide an inclusive workplace that respects individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. Employment may be contingent upon passing background checks and complying with safety standards. This position offers a meaningful career path in retail management with opportunities for growth and development in a supportive and dynamic environment.

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
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