Area Manager (Graduate)

Aldi; Atherstone; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldi's 12-month graduate programme gives you a clear view of how we run our business and develop leaders to become Area Managers. You’ll start with a thorough induction, then two weeks of foundational training and hands-on experience across retail operations and decision-making.

As you progress, you’ll be trusted to manage your own store, lead a team, and drive a £multi-million operation. The programme aims to prepare you for a full Area Manager role with a focus on sales, service, costs and

Job description

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On this 12-month graduate programme, you'll gain a well-rounded view of how we do things at Aldi to become one of our talented Area Managers.

First up, your induction. Over two weeks, you'll build up a clear picture of the business and what makes us so different. That's followed by a period of intensive training, taking in everything from stacking shelves to making decisions on how the store is run. Then the challenges really kick in as you're given the keys to your own store, and get to grips with managing your team and a £multi-million business. By the end of your first year, you should be ready to take on a full Area Manager role, with all the responsibilities that entails, from motivating employees to encouraging excellent performance. Your ultimate aim? To achieve the highest possible sales while ensuring an efficient working environment, great customer service, minimal costs and maximum operational efficiency.

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