Area Manager (Graduate) - Chelmsford Region

Cooper & Hall Limited; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldi's 12-month graduate programme gives you a well-rounded view of how we run our business, from the induction to hands-on store operations.

You'll train across areas from stock to decision-making, then take the keys to your own store, lead a team, and work towards delivering strong sales, excellent customer service, minimal costs and efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Induction and two weeks of intensive training covering the business and store operations.
• Take the keys to your own store and begin managing a team and a £multi-million business.
• Drive the highest sales while ensuring excellent customer service, efficiency and cost control.

Job description

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.