Full-Time Store Manager Trainee

Parma, OH, USA|Travel

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $29.50 - $1.00

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 commitment to simplicity, consistency, and responsibility in retail. With rapid expansion across the United States, ALDI continues to set the standard for affordable, high-quality groceries and exceptional customer service. The company prides itself on its efficient operations, unique business model, and dedication to providing a great shopping experience for its customers. ALDI's culture focuses on fostering a supportive and collaborative environment, empowering employees to grow and succeed within the organization.

The Store Manager Trainee program offers a fantastic opportunity for passionate and driven individuals to begin a rewarding career in retail management with ALDI. This full-time role, requiring about 45 hours per week, comes with a competitive starting wage of $29.50 per hour and the potential to earn up to $107,000 in the first year as a Store Manager, inclusive of salary and bonus when applicable. Trainees will receive comprehensive training and hands-on experience, developing the necessary skills to lead their own stores.

As a Store Manager Trainee, individuals will work closely with experienced leaders to learn all aspects of store operations, including delivering outstanding customer service, managing and developing a team, and implementing company strategies to drive sales growth. The role involves ensuring operational excellence by overseeing compliance with policies, handling personnel matters, and maintaining store appearance and standards. Trainees will develop the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, fostering a positive work environment and handling customer and employee concerns professionally.

This role also requires physical activity such as standing, moving within the store, handling inventory, and operating various types of store equipment including manual and electric hand jacks, floor scrubbers, and cardboard balers. Flexibility to travel between multiple store locations within divisional requirements is part of the training process, providing broad exposure and experience in different store settings.

Joining ALDI means becoming part of a company that values not only operational excellence but also employee growth and well-being. With a robust benefits package, Store Manager Trainees and employees at ALDI enjoy a workplace that supports their health, financial security, and work-life balance. This role offers an excellent platform to build a long-term career in retail management with a forward-thinking and expanding company that invests in its people.

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 availability for approximately 45 hours per week
ability to travel within divisional requirements for training
physical ability to perform required duties including standing, moving, lifting up to 45 pounds and operating equipment
ability to handle and sell alcoholic beverages and obtain any applicable certifications required by state or local laws
ability to meet pre-employment criteria including drug test, motor vehicle report, and reference check 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 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, and to perform all operational tasks effectively and efficiently
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 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 state and local requirements
may be required to obtain ServSafe certification or other applicable 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 cooperatively 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 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 service 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