Full-Time Store Manager Trainee

Buffalo, NY, 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

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 renowned for its commitment to simplicity, consistency, and responsibility. With a strong presence in the United States and rapid expansion across the country, ALDI is dedicated to delivering high-quality products at affordable prices while maintaining operational excellence. The company prides itself on creating a positive and supportive work culture that empowers its employees to grow and succeed in their careers. ALDI offers comprehensive training programs and a team-oriented environment that fosters leadership development and professional growth.

The Store Manager Trainee position at ALDI is an exciting opportunity for passionate and driven individuals who aspire to lead their own store. This full-time role requires an estimated 45 hours of work per week and offers a starting wage of $29.50 per hour. Store Manager Trainees receive hands-on training and mentorship from experienced leaders to develop the skills necessary for managing store operations effectively. Trainees will learn to deliver outstanding customer service, lead and develop store personnel, and drive sales growth while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

In this role, candidates will engage in a variety of leadership and administrative duties including managing employee performance, resolving personnel and customer concerns, and implementing action plans to improve store results. The position offers significant earning potential with an estimated first-year salary and bonus up to $107,000, depending on location. The role demands flexibility to travel across multiple store locations during the training phase and requires the ability to operate store equipment and handle physical tasks such as lifting products and working in different temperature environments.

ALDI values teamwork, accountability, and integrity, and expects Store Manager Trainees to embody these core principles by fostering a positive work environment and promoting collaboration among teams. The company supports employee well-being through competitive wages, extensive benefits, and programs designed to support both personal and professional balance. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with prior retail and management experience who seek a rewarding career path in retail management with a company that invests in its people and their future 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
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
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
full-time Store Manager Trainees will train at multiple locations and must have flexibility to travel within divisional requirements

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
prior experience in a retail environment
prior management experience
ability to perform leadership and administrative duties
effective verbal and written communication skills
ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external parties
ability to facilitate group involvement during meetings
understanding of management principles and ALDI operating policies and procedures
proficiency in operating store equipment and technology provided by ALDI
ability to organize, prioritize, and complete work efficiently
capability to establish and execute operational plans and goals
flexibility to travel as required during training program

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
resolve 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