Full-Time Store Manager Trainee

Murfreesboro, TN, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $29.50 - $1.00

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 leading global grocery retailer known for its commitment to simplicity, consistency, and responsibility. With a strong presence and rapid expansion across the United States, ALDI focuses on providing customers with high-quality products at exceptional value. The company fosters a culture that supports its employees with comprehensive training programs and a collaborative, empowering work environment. ALDI's growth and success stem from its dedication to operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and community engagement.

The company is seeking passionate and driven individuals to join its Store Manager Trainee program. This full-time position offers an excellent opportunity for those looking to build a rewarding career in retail management. Store Manager Trainees develop leadership skills through hands-on experience, working alongside seasoned managers to learn the intricacies of store operations and effective team supervision. Trainees earn a starting wage of $29.50 per hour, investing approximately 45 hours per week, with the potential to earn up to $88,000 in their first year, inclusive of salary and bonuses when applicable. This role involves a broad range of responsibilities aimed at fostering exceptional customer service, driving sales growth, and maintaining the high standards that ALDI is known for.

The Store Manager Trainee program emphasizes leadership development, operational strategy, and team management. Trainees will learn to communicate job responsibilities clearly, develop action plans, and oversee store compliance with company policies and legal regulations. They will gain experience in resolving employee and customer concerns, managing personnel decisions, and conducting interviews and training. The role demands a person capable of fostering a positive, team-oriented environment while striving to meet key performance indicators (KPIs) and budgets. Store Manager Trainees also participate in meetings at various levels to collaborate with district managers and other ALDI personnel, ensuring alignment with company goals.

Physical demands include the ability to handle tasks such as placing products up to 45 pounds on shelves, operating equipment like electric and manual hand jacks, floor scrubbers, and cardboard balers, and working in diverse temperature environments, including refrigerated and frozen areas. The job requires resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and productive working space.

This is an ideal position for individuals with prior retail and management experience who are looking to grow their careers in a structured yet dynamic setting. ALDI values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants, emphasizing a discrimination-free hiring process. Joining ALDI means becoming part of a company that values its employees and invests in their professional and personal growth through competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and supportive workplace culture.

Job Requirements

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

Job Qualifications

Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication that enhances the performance of direct reports
ability to work independently and within a team to provide effective leadership of store personnel and achieve planned results
ability to understand and apply management principles to achieve the store's goals and compliance expectations
ability to perform leadership and administrative duties
ability to provide prompt and courteous customer service
ability to operate all store equipment such as cash registers, floor scrubber, cardboard baler, pallet jacks, handheld devices, computers, etc., and to perform all operational tasks effectively and efficiently to the standard
ability to facilitate group involvement when conducting meetings
develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties
ability to interpret and apply ALDI operating policies and procedures
ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
ability to organize, prioritize and complete activities to maximize the total time available
ability to establish and successfully execute plans and goals
ability to use ALDI-provided technology as required
may be required to handle and sell alcoholic beverages and meet any state and local requirements for handling and selling of alcoholic beverages
may be required to obtain a ServSafe certification or other applicable state/local certifications to ensure compliance with food safety regulations

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, aligning with the district manager, as needed
interviews candidates for store positions and provides recommendations to the district manager
manages personnel, including recommending personnel for advancement and termination as appropriate
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 for the division and the company
leads, develops, and supervises the team to develop sales, engage our teams, satisfy our 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 within the store, as well as applicable federal, state, and local regulations
trains and develops store personnel to achieve their maximum professional potential, using appropriate training materials
observes and evaluates employees' work performance and provides feedback and coaching as appropriate
ensures store personnel comply with the company customer services guidelines and demonstrate appropriate interactions with customers and co-workers
resolve concerns from store personnel and customers independently and/or escalates concerns to the district manager as necessary
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 in proper working order
prepares, manages and revises weekly schedules to ensure accuracy
ensures store personnel adhere to expense guidelines, inventory procedures, product handling, and cash handling policies to minimize losses
ensures store personnel maintain store zone standards and merchandising standards at all times
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