Full-Time Store Manager Trainee

Woodbridge, NJ, 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

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. Established with a focus on delivering high-quality products at affordable prices, ALDI has become a trusted name in the retail industry, operating thousands of stores worldwide. With a rapidly expanding presence across the United States, ALDI continues to set the standard for excellence in grocery retail by emphasizing efficiency, sustainability, and exceptional customer service. The company prides itself on fostering a supportive culture that empowers employees to grow and succeed while maintaining a strong focus on operational excellence and innovation.

The Store Manager Trainee program at ALDI is an excellent opportunity for passionate and driven individuals to embark on a rewarding career in retail management. This full-time position offers a competitive starting wage of $39.75 per hour, with the potential to earn up to $142,000 in the first year, including salary and bonuses depending on location and performance. In this role, trainees will gain comprehensive training and hands-on experience necessary to lead their own ALDI store effectively. The program emphasizes developing key leadership skills, driving sales growth, and ensuring outstanding customer service to create a positive environment for both employees and customers.

Store Manager Trainees collaborate closely with experienced leaders and district managers to learn the operational and administrative aspects of store management. Trainees are expected to communicate responsibilities clearly to their teams, develop actionable plans to improve store performance, and handle personnel management duties such as interviewing candidates, recommending personnel decisions, and fostering teamwork. This leadership role also involves resolving employee and customer concerns, managing inventory and cash handling procedures, and maintaining compliance with company policies and government regulations.

ALDI supports a dynamic and inclusive workplace where Store Manager Trainees can thrive by building rapport with their team, enhancing employee engagement, and modeling the company’s core values. The role requires a willingness to travel to multiple locations during training and perform physical tasks including lifting products, operating store equipment, and working in varying temperature conditions. ALDI is committed to equal employment opportunities, ensuring a respectful and inclusive environment for all team members.

By joining ALDI as a Store Manager Trainee, candidates will benefit from a career path that includes comprehensive training, opportunity for advancement, and access to a broad range of benefits. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees, generous paid leave options, a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching, and various employee assistance programs and discount opportunities. ALDI fosters a culture of growth and excellence where employees are valued and empowered to achieve their maximum professional potential.

Job Requirements

At least 18 years old
high school diploma or equivalent preferred
prior experience in a retail environment and prior management experience
full-time availability
flexibility to travel within divisional requirements
ability to perform physical tasks including lifting products up to 45 pounds
ability to operate required store equipment
willingness to work varying temperatures including outdoor and refrigerated environments

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 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 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