Store Manager - Epping

ALDI; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Weekend & early morning roster

Retail leadership training from day 1

Discounted health insurance

MyALDI Wellbeing program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

ALDI in Australia is seeking a Store Manager to lead daily operations and drive team performance. You’ll be responsible for sales targets, training, development, and delivering a best-in-class customer experience.

This role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and the ability to build a high-performing team across all store functions, with a rotating roster, and focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading teams in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and coaching abilities.
• Excellent communication to foster collaboration and inclusivity.
• Focused on achieving and surpassing targets.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions and make decisions under pressure.
• Professional, fair, and responsible approach to staff management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure store runs smoothly, keeping customers satisfied.
• Develop next generation of leaders through training and coaching.
• Maintain store safety and cleanliness.
• Manage stock and minimise losses.
• Work with team on tills, restocking, and merchandising.
• Identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manage resources to hit goals without compromising quality.
• Conduct interviews for potential new team members with Area Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Communication

Decision making

Adaptability

Job description

With roots dating back to 1913, ALDI is proud to make a real difference to people across the world by offering top quality products for low prices. ALDI first entered the Australian grocery market in 2001 and has since grown to have almost 600 stores and 8 distribution centres in 5 states.

If you've ever shopped at ALDI you know we are not your average supermarket. We're also not your average employer. ALDI is a place where you'll find good people, good purpose and good opportunities. So you can work with a great team, feel great for making a real difference for everyday Australians and have a rewarding career.

It's that simple. ALDI Good Different.

Lead our teams giving our customers a good different experience. From driving sales targets to owning the training and development of a close-knit team, the role of an ALDI Store Manager is diverse and dynamic.

Be a part of a leading international retailer as a Store Manager! You will be fully responsible for the day-to-day operations of your store and for managing and leading a team every day. Lead by training, developing, and giving formal feedback and performance reviews for your team members. Set the stage for your store and drive the performance across all financial, customer, people, and compliance results.

As the Store Manager you'll

• Ensure your store runs smoothly, helping to keep our customers Australia's most satisfied.
• Help to develop the next generation of leaders in our stores by training and coaching team members to be their best
• Keep your store looking top-notch, upholding the highest standards of safety and cleanliness.
• Manage stock, keeping an eye on inventory, and minimising losses.
• Work alongside your team on registers, filling shelves and merchandising special buys when needed.
• Identify opportunities for improvement - we love a good idea!
• Manage resources effectively, hitting goals without compromising quality.
• Conduct interviews for potential new team members to assist the Area Manager in selecting the right people for your team.

At ALDI, you're not just joining a company - you're joining a cause. We're committed to sustainability for our planet, positively impacting our communities, having healthy options for our customers and supporting our farmers and suppliers. Here, you'll make a real difference to real people, and that's something to be proud of.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading teams in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
• Top-notch leadership skills to motivate, mentor, and guide your team to success.
• Exceptional communication skills that empower you to foster collaboration and an inclusive work environment.
• Ability to thrive in a goal-oriented environment and dedication to achieving and surpassing targets.
• Ability to adapt swiftly to changing circumstances, making informed decisions under pressure.
• A professional, fair, and responsible approach that nurtures positivity.

Additional Information

• *Market-leading remuneration in the range of $125,195 - $164,455*.
• 45 hours per week contract.
• Comprehensive retail leadership training program from day 1.
• A flexible rotating roster, including weekends and early mornings.
• Five weeks of annual leave for some quality time off.
• Be part of a company with purpose - we're committed to sustainability for our planet, positively impacting our communities, supporting our farmers and suppliers and giving our customers a richer life for less.
• Work in a friendly and supportive environment with small teams.
• Support during life's most important moments including paid parental leave, superannuation on parental leave, up to 5 days paid compassionate leave, natural disaster leave, emergency services leave etc.
• Boost your well-being with the MyALDI Wellbeing program with discounted access to Fitness Passport and health insurance.
• Need support? Our confidential Employee Assistance Program is available to you and your family, free of charge.
• Don't worry about aches and pains - we offer free physiotherapy for non-work-related issues.

At ALDI, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and identities. To learn more, please visit aldicareers.com.au

*Includes superannuation and predicted bonuses. Remuneration varies depending on location, contracted hours and ALDI experience.