Full-Time Store Manager Trainee

Akron, OH, USA|Travel

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 (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

accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Job Description

ALDI is a leading global discount supermarket chain renowned for its commitment to simplicity, consistency, and responsibility in retail. As one of the fastest-growing retailers in the United States, ALDI has built a reputation for offering high-quality products at low prices through operational excellence and an efficient business model. The company thrives on creating a culture that values employee development, teamwork, and delivering exceptional customer service, all while maintaining a streamlined shopping experience. With over thousands of stores nationwide, ALDI continues to expand rapidly, creating numerous career opportunities for individuals passionate about retail and leadership.\n\nThe Store Manager Trainee program at ALDI is a full-time position designed to develop future store leaders through comprehensive training and hands-on experience. Trainees in this role earn a competitive starting wage of $29.50 per hour, working approximately 45 hours per week, with the potential to advance to a Store Manager position where earnings can reach up to $107,000 in the first year including salary and bonuses. This program is ideal for individuals looking to build a rewarding career in retail management with a supportive company that emphasizes leadership development, operational expertise, and a positive work environment.\n\nAs a Store Manager Trainee, you will collaborate closely with experienced district managers and store personnel to learn how to effectively lead a store, drive sales growth, and maintain high customer satisfaction. The role involves managing store operations, developing and coaching a team, handling employee relations, and ensuring that the store complies with company policies and regulations. Trainees will acquire skills in personnel management, inventory control, loss prevention, and customer service excellence.\n\nThe program requires strong communication skills, the ability to work both independently and within a team, and a commitment to upholding ALDI’s core values. Participants will experience diverse responsibilities including scheduling, training, conducting meetings, resolving personnel and customer issues, and promoting a safe and efficient working environment. In addition, the role involves physical duties such as stocking products and operating store equipment including manual and electric hand jacks and floor scrubbers.\n\nALDI encourages candidates to have prior retail and management experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the flexibility to travel between store locations during training. The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring a welcoming workplace free from discrimination.\n\nOverall, ALDI provides a dynamic and rewarding work environment with excellent benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs. Joining ALDI as a Store Manager Trainee offers a unique opportunity to grow professionally in the retail sector within a company that values consistent quality and responsible leadership.

Job Requirements

At least 18 years old required
high school diploma or equivalent preferred
prior experience in a retail environment and prior management experience
flexible to travel within divisional requirements during training
ability to perform physical duties including sitting, reaching, grasping, standing, moving
ability to lift products weighing up to 45 pounds
ability to operate store equipment such as hand jacks, floor scrubbers, cardboard balers
ability to work in varying temperature environments
willingness to obtain applicable certifications if required
full-time availability and commitment to hours
authorization to work in the applicable location
compliant with company’s drug test, motor vehicle report and reference checks as applicable and permissible by law.

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 and achieve planned results
ability to understand and apply management principles
ability to perform leadership and administrative duties
ability to provide prompt and courteous customer service
ability to operate all store equipment effectively
ability to facilitate group involvement during meetings
develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties
ability to interpret and apply ALDI operating policies
ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
ability to organize, prioritize and complete activities efficiently
ability to establish and successfully execute plans and goals
ability to use ALDI-provided technology as required
ability to handle and sell alcoholic beverages and comply with regulations when necessary
may obtain ServSafe or other applicable certifications for food safety compliance.

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 teams, satisfy customers and achieve consistent high performance
understands and oversees the execution of the overarching company strategy while communicating and modeling core values
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 regulations
trains and develops store personnel to achieve maximum professional potential
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 to district manager as necessary
models, communicates and supervises compliance with company policies and procedures
ensures a safe working environment by identifying and rectifying hazards
prepares, manages and revises weekly schedules
ensures adherence to expense guidelines, inventory procedures, product and cash handling policies
ensures store zone standards and merchandising standards are maintained
acts to improve operational results and achieve store KPI goals and budgets
attends and participates in operational meetings and training sessions
plans and conducts various company-related meetings and events.