Full-Time Store Manager Trainee

Silver Spring, MD, USA|Travel

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $39.75 - $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

7 paid Holidays

Up to 6 weeks paid parental leave

Up to 2 weeks paid caregiver leave

short and 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 providing high-quality products at affordable prices. With a strong presence across the United States and continuous expansion, ALDI focuses on simplicity, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The company prides itself on offering a streamlined shopping experience by reducing unnecessary costs and passing the savings onto customers. Its business model emphasizes consistency, responsibility, and innovation, making ALDI a trusted and rapidly growing name in the retail sector.

The Store Manager Trainee program at ALDI offers an exceptional opportunity for individuals passionate about retail management to develop their leadership skills and advance their careers in a dynamic environment. This full-time role requires approximately 45 hours per week and offers a competitive starting wage of $39.75 per hour, with a potential first-year earning of up to $123,500, inclusive of salary and applicable bonuses. Trainees will undergo comprehensive training that equips them with the operational knowledge and management expertise necessary to successfully lead their own ALDI stores.

Store Manager Trainees work closely with experienced leaders and district managers, gaining hands-on experience in store operations, team leadership, and customer service excellence. The role involves overseeing store personnel, resolving employee and customer concerns, managing store compliance, and driving sales growth through effective team management. Trainees are responsible for communicating performance expectations, developing and implementing action plans, and fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. They learn to balance operational efficiency with exceptional customer interactions, ensuring that ALDI’s core values are upheld consistently.

This position requires flexibility as trainees will train at multiple locations within divisional boundaries, providing a broad perspective on retail operations. Physical demands include standing, moving, reaching, and handling products up to 45 pounds, alongside operating store equipment. ALDI values diversity and inclusivity, offering equal employment opportunities and a supportive workplace culture.

Joining ALDI as a Store Manager Trainee means becoming part of a company that emphasizes employee development and rewards high performance. The comprehensive benefits package, competitive wages, and opportunities for advancement make this role ideal for individuals seeking stability and growth in the retail management field. ALDI invests in training its employees thoroughly while promoting teamwork and leadership, enabling trainees to flourish and contribute to the company’s expansion and success.

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
resolves 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