Full-Time Assistant Store Manager (New Store)

Assistant Store ManagerWhen you join our team as an Assistant Store Manager, you'll take on key store management responsibilities including assisting with supervising day-to-day store activities, ensuring overall store performance, managing schedules, and developing operational action plans while identifying training opportunities to develop and grow the team.Position Type: Full-Time Average Hours: 38 hours per week Starting Wage: $25.50 per hour Wage Increase: Year 2 - $26.50 per hourDuties and Responsibilities: Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodationAssists the direct leader with developing and implementing action plans to improve operating resultsEstablishes and communicates job responsibilities and performance expectations to their direct reports to ensure mutual understanding and desired resultsIdentifies training and development opportunities that will assist their direct reports in achieving enhanced performanceUnderstands the overarching company strategy, as well as communicates and models the core values of the organization, to create a sense of teamwork and membership among employeesMonitors the competitive environment within the community and informs the direct leader regarding adjustments necessary to maintain the company's competitive positionProvides product feedback to the direct leader, including making recommendations regarding new items to carry or those that should be discontinuedParticipates in the interviewing process for store personnelCommunicates information including weekly information, major team milestones, developments, and concernsEnsures store personnel adhere to inventory procedures, product handling guidelines, and cash control policies to minimize lossesEnsures an appropriate resolution of operational customer concerns in their direct leader's absenceIdentifies and rectifies hazards, ensuring proper ergonomics and maintaining store equipment in proper working orderMaintains store cleanliness standards and proper store signage at all timesAssists the direct leader with maintaining proper stock levels through appropriate product orderingMerchandises product neatly to maximize salesEnsures the quality and freshness of products for sale and accuracy of product signageAssists their direct leader with achieving the store payroll and total loss budget, inventory counts, and training new employeesSupervises the day-to-day operations of their team, escalating issues to the appropriate level of support and/or leadership when necessaryEnsures direct reports complete assigned responsibilities in a timely and effective manner to provide the highest level of customer service for the businessComplies with all established company policies and procedures while upholding the security and confidentiality of documents and dataOther duties as assignedPhysical Demands:Ability to stock merchandise from store receiving to shelving; ability to place product, weighing up to 45 pounds, on shelving at various heightsRegularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, push, pull, lift, carry, and walk about the storeMust be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodationsJob Qualifications:You must be 18 years of age or older to be employed for this role at ALDIAbility to work both independently and within a team environmentAbility to provide and lead others to provide prompt and courteous customer serviceAbility to develop rapport, trust, and open communication that enhances the growth and job performance of direct reportsAbility to interpret and apply company policies and proceduresAbility to establish goals, guide employee performance to ensure the quality and completion of work assignmentsAbility to evaluate and drive performance of self and othersAbility to understand and apply management principles concerning budgeting, personnel costs, and expensesAbility to operate a cash register efficiently and accuratelyAbility to safely and properly operate equipment, including electric/manual hand jack, floor scrubber, and cardboard baler and perform general cleaning duties to company standardsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to stay organized and multi-task in a professional and efficient manner, following instructions and giving attention to detailMeets any state and local requirements for handling and selling alcoholic beveragesEducation and Experience:High School Diploma or equivalent preferredA minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in a retail environmentA combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledgePrior management experience preferred