Full-Time Store Manager Trainee

Store Manager TraineeAs a Store Manager Trainee, you'll train on all aspects of successfully running a store in preparation for running for your own store. You'll be involved in supervising day-to-day store activities, ensuring overall store performance, identifying staffing needs, managing schedules and developing operational action plans while mentoring and developing the team.Position Type: Full-Time Estimated Hours: 45 hours per week Store Manager Trainee Starting Wage: $28.50 per hour Estimated Store Manager Earning Potential Year 1: Up to $95,500 (inclusive of salary and bonus when applicable) *Estimate may vary by locationDuties and Responsibilities: Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.• Consistently demonstrate the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role. • Supervises the day-to-day operations and performance of the team to provide the highest level of customer service for the customer • Understands 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 employees • Handles customer concerns and ensures an appropriate resolution • Ensures proper store signage is maintained at all times, as well as the quality and freshness of ALDI products • Assists in the hiring of store personnel by reviewing resumes and employment applications, as well as interviewing candidates • Prepares, manages, and revises weekly schedules to ensure appropriate store staffing levels • Establishes and communicates job responsibilities and performance expectations to direct reports to ensure mutual understanding and desired results • Conducts store meetings • Identifies training and development opportunities that will assist direct reports in achieving enhanced performance • Conducts annual performance evaluations, recommending store personnel for advancement and termination as appropriate • Achieves store payroll and total loss budgets • Manages cash audits in conjunction with their direct leader according to company guidelines • Monitors the competitive environment within the community and makes recommendations to the direct leader regarding adjustments necessary to maintain a competitive position • Provides product feedback to their direct leader, including recommendations regarding new items to carry or those that should be discontinued • Provides a safe environment for employees, customers, and vendors by identifying and rectifying hazards, ensuring proper ergonomics, and maintaining store equipment in proper working order • Oversees product merchandising and maintains proper stock levels through appropriate product ordering • Conducts store inventory counts and reconciliations according to company guidelines • Complies with all established company policies and procedures while upholding the security and confidentiality of documents and data • Other 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 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 both independently and within a team environment • Ability to provide and lead others to provide prompt and courteous customer service • Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication that enhances the growth and job performance of direct reports • Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures • Ability to establish goals, guide employee performance to ensure the quality and completion of work assignments • 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, including electric/manual hand jack, floor scrubber, and cardboard baler and perform general cleaning duties to company standards • Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a professional and efficient manner, following instructions and giving attention to detail • Meets any state and local requirements for handling and selling alcoholic beveragesEducation 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 preferredTravel:• Full-Time Store Manager Trainees will often train at multiple locations and must have flexibility to travel within divisional requirements