Full-Time Store Manager Trainee

Silver Spring, MD, USA|Travel

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $33.50 - $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

AD&D insurance

Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Job Description

ALDI is a leading global supermarket chain known for its high-quality products, simple store design, and value-driven approach. Founded in Germany, ALDI has grown to become a major player in the United States retail market, continuing to expand rapidly with its commitment to simplicity, consistency, and responsibility. The company prides itself on creating a unique shopping experience that offers exceptional value to customers while maintaining efficiency and operational excellence. ALDI focuses on providing top-notch customer service, maintaining a positive work environment, and investing in its employees' growth and development. As a retail company expanding across various United States regions, ALDI offers a culture that supports and empowers its workforce, making it an attractive employer for those passionate about retail and management careers.

The Store Manager Trainee (SMT) program at ALDI is a full-time career development opportunity designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to manage their own store successfully. The role involves comprehensive training, hands-on leadership experience, and collaboration with experienced store and district managers to drive operational excellence and sales growth. With an estimated wage starting at $33.50 per hour and earning potential up to $124,500 in the first year including bonuses, this role offers competitive compensation combined with real career growth prospects.

Store Manager Trainees are responsible for developing leadership competencies through managing store personnel, overseeing operational processes, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations. The position demands strong customer service skills, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to fostering a positive team culture. Trainees will also learn how to create effective action plans, handle personnel decisions, and maintain safety standards within the store environment. This leadership role entails travel flexibility to train at multiple locations within a division, reflecting ALDI's strategy of consistent store and team development. Overall, this role is ideal for individuals who want to advance rapidly in retail management with a company that values integrity, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

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 store manager trainees must have flexibility to travel within divisional requirements

Job Qualifications

Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication to enhance performance of direct reports
ability to work independently and within a team to provide effective leadership
ability to understand and apply management principles to achieve goals and compliance
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 efficiently
ability to facilitate group involvement in 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 verbally and in writing
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
may be required to handle and sell alcoholic beverages in compliance with local requirements
may need ServSafe certification or applicable state/local 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 within the store to minimize potential liability
leads, develops, and supervises the team to develop sales, engage teams, satisfy customers and achieve consistent high performance
understands and oversees execution of company strategy and models core values
fosters a positive and collaborative working environment and promotes teamwork
oversees and manages compliance with policies, procedures, and 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 appropriate interactions
resolves concerns from personnel and customers independently or escalates as necessary
models and supervises compliance with company policies
ensures a safe working environment by identifying hazards and maintaining equipment
prepares, manages and revises weekly schedules
ensures adherence to expense, inventory, product handling, and cash handling policies to minimize losses
maintains store zone and merchandising standards
acts to improve operational results and implements personnel and operational plans to achieve KPI goals and budgets
attends and participates in meetings such as district operations calls, one-to-ones and training sessions
plans and conducts meetings including team meetings, management meetings, training sessions and company events