Full-Time Store Manager Trainee

Overview As a Store Manager Trainee, you’ll train on all aspects of successfully running a store in preparation for running your own store. You’ll supervise day-to-day store activities, ensure overall store performance, identify staffing needs, manage schedules, and develop operational action plans while mentoring and developing the team. Duties and Responsibilities Demonstrate the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role. Supervise the day-to-day operations and performance of the team to provide the highest level of customer service. Understand the overarching company strategy and model the core values to create teamwork among employees. Handle customer concerns and ensure appropriate resolution. Maintain proper store signage, product quality, and freshness of ALDI products. Assist in hiring store personnel by reviewing resumes/applications and interviewing candidates. Prepare, manage, and revise weekly schedules to ensure appropriate staffing levels. Establish and communicate job responsibilities and performance expectations to direct reports. Conduct store meetings and identify training and development opportunities for direct reports. Conduct annual performance evaluations and recommend advancement or termination as appropriate. Achieve store payroll and total loss budgets; manage cash audits with direct leader per company guidelines. Monitor the competitive environment and advise on adjustments to maintain a competitive position. Provide product feedback to direct leader, including recommendations on items to carry or discontinue. Provide a safe environment by identifying and rectifying hazards, maintaining ergonomics, and ensuring store equipment is in proper working order. Oversee product merchandising and maintain stock levels through appropriate product ordering. Conduct store inventory counts and reconciliations per company guidelines. Comply with all established company policies and procedures while protecting the security and confidentiality of documents and data. Other duties as assigned. Physical Demands Ability to stock merchandise from receiving to shelving; ability to place product weighing up to 45 pounds on shelving at various heights. Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, push, pull, lift, carry, and walk about the store. Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodations. Job Qualifications You must be 18 years of age or older to be employed for this role at ALDI. Ability to work independently and within a team. Ability to provide prompt and courteous customer service and lead others to do so. Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication that enhances growth and performance of direct reports. Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures. Ability to establish goals and guide employee performance to ensure quality and completion of work. Ability to evaluate and drive performance of self and others. Ability to understand and apply management principles concerning budgeting, personnel costs, and expenses. Ability to operate a cash register efficiently and accurately. Ability to safely and properly operate equipment and perform general cleaning to company standards. Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a professional, efficient manner with attention to detail. Meets state and local requirements for handling and selling alcoholic beverages. Education and Experience High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in a retail environment. A combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge. Prior management experience preferred. Travel Full-Time Store Manager Trainees will often train at multiple locations and must have flexibility to travel within divisional requirements. Compensation and Benefits ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits to all employees including: 401(k) Plan Company 401(k) Matching Contributions Employee Assistance Program (EAP) PerkSpot National Discount Program In addition, full-time employees are offered: Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary Term Life Insurance Note: Full-time employees average 30 or more hours per week within an annual lookback period. Benefits offered to full-time and part-time employees may vary by state. Excluded links and formatting removed for clarity. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) statement is retained as part of the job description text where applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr