Full-Time Store Manager Trainee

Jersey City, NJ, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $39.75 - $1.00

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 headquartered in Germany, renowned for offering high-quality products at affordable prices through a no-frills shopping experience. In the United States, ALDI has rapidly expanded its presence, becoming one of the leading grocery retailers focused on simplicity, responsibility, and cost-efficiency. With thousands of stores nationwide, the company prides itself on delivering exceptional value to customers while maintaining a commitment to sustainability and community engagement. ALDI operates with a unique business model that emphasizes efficiency, lean operations, and a curated product selection, which enables it to deliver both quality and affordability consistently.

Joining ALDI means becoming part of a company that values its employees as much as its customers. The workplace culture fosters growth, teamwork, and accountability. Employees are empowered with the right tools, resources, and training to succeed in a dynamic retail environment. ALDI invests heavily in comprehensive training programs and leadership development to ensure that every team member has plenty of opportunities for career advancement. The company’s dedication to employee wellbeing is reflected in its competitive wages, robust benefits package, and supportive work environment.

The Store Manager Trainee program at ALDI is designed for passionate and driven individuals ready to take the lead in retail management. This full-time role requires a commitment of approximately 45 hours per week, with a starting wage of $39.75 per hour. Trainees receive in-depth training and mentorship from experienced leaders who help develop critical skills in store operations, team leadership, customer service, and business performance management. The position offers a clear trajectory to becoming a Store Manager, with first-year earning potential reaching up to $129,500, inclusive of salary and applicable bonuses.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence at your store by driving sales growth, maintaining high standards of customer service, and creating a positive and productive working environment for your team. You will lead and inspire store personnel, manage daily operations, address and resolve employee and customer concerns, and ensure compliance with company policies and legal regulations. Your role also involves scheduling, inventory control, expense management, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

ALDI’s Store Manager Trainee role is not just about managing tasks; it’s also about growing as a leader who can motivate a diverse team, communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, and uphold the company’s core values. Trainees will have the opportunity to work at multiple locations during training, gaining hands-on experience that prepares them for higher responsibilities. This is an exciting opportunity to build a rewarding career in a retail environment that values simplicity, fairness, and growth. If you are self-motivated, have strong problem-solving skills, enjoy working with others, and are committed to excellence, ALDI offers a pathway to success and leadership within the grocery retail sector.

Job Requirements

At least 18 years old required
high school diploma or equivalent preferred
prior experience in a retail environment
prior management experience
full-time availability to train at multiple locations
flexibility to travel within divisional requirements

Job Qualifications

Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication that enhances team performance
ability to work independently and within a team to provide effective leadership and achieve planned results
understanding and application of management principles
ability to perform leadership and administrative duties
ability to provide prompt and courteous customer service
ability to operate store equipment such as cash registers, floor scrubber, cardboard baler, pallet jacks, handheld devices, and computers
ability to facilitate group involvement during meetings
ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external parties
ability to interpret and apply ALDI operating policies and procedures
effective verbal and written communication skills
ability to organize, prioritize and complete activities to maximize time
ability to establish and successfully execute plans and goals
ability to use ALDI-provided technology as required
may require ability to handle and sell alcoholic beverages and acquire necessary certifications such as ServSafe

Job Duties

Communicates job responsibilities and performance expectations to direct reports to ensure desired results
leads and develops store personnel
develops and implements action plans using company provided resources to improve operating results
oversees the appropriate resolution of employee and customer concerns
interviews candidates for store positions and provides recommendations to the district manager
manages personnel including recommending personnel for advancement and termination
communicates, cooperates, and interacts effectively with all levels of ALDI personnel, customers, third-party vendors and business partners
collaborates in the resolution of any issues that arise within the store to minimize potential liability
leads, develops, and supervises the team to develop sales, engage the team, satisfy customers and achieve consistent high performance
understands and oversees the execution of the overarching company strategy while communicating and modeling the core values of the organization
fosters a positive and collaborative working environment and promotes teamwork among employees
oversees and manages compliance with policies and procedures and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
trains and develops store personnel using appropriate training materials
observes and evaluates employees' work performance and provides feedback and coaching
ensures store personnel comply with customer service guidelines and demonstrate appropriate interactions
resolves concerns from store personnel and customers independently or escalates concerns to the district manager
models, communicates and supervises compliance with company policies and procedures
ensures a safe working environment by identifying and rectifying hazards, promoting proper ergonomics, and maintaining equipment
prepares, manages and revises weekly schedules
ensures store personnel adhere to expense guidelines, inventory procedures, product handling, and cash handling policies
ensures store personnel maintain store zone and merchandising standards
acts to improve operational results and implements personnel and operational plans to achieve store KPI goals and budgets
attends and participates in meetings such as district weekly operations calls, monthly one-to-ones and training sessions
plans and conducts meetings such as store team meetings, monthly management team meetings, training sessions, and other company-related events or meetings