Store Operations Leader: Team Growth & Performance

ALDI Brand; Yeadon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

ALDI Brand is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in the United Kingdom to support daily store operations, supervise staff, and implement action plans to improve performance. This role includes scheduling, payroll support, and ensuring inventory accuracy and customer service excellence.

The position requires at least 3 years in retail leadership, strong communication, and the ability to develop staff through training opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in a retail environment.
• Prior management experience preferred.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Meets any state and local requirements for handling and selling alcoholic beverages.

Responsibilities

• Assists the direct leader with developing and implementing action plans to improve operating results.
• Establishes and communicates job responsibilities and performance expectations to their direct reports to ensure mutual understanding and desired results.
• Identifies training and development opportunities that will assist their direct reports in achieving enhanced performance.
• 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.
• Monitors the competitive environment within the community and informs the direct leader regarding adjustments necessary to maintain the company’s competitive position.
• Provides product feedback to the direct leader, including making recommendations regarding new items to carry or those that should be discontinued.
• Participates in the interviewing process for store personnel.
• Communicates information including weekly information, major team milestones, developments, and concerns.
• Ensures store personnel adhere to inventory procedures, product handling guidelines, and cash control policies to minimize losses.
• Ensures an appropriate resolution of operational customer concerns in their direct leader’s absence.
• Identifies and rectifies hazards, ensuring proper ergonomics and maintaining store equipment in proper working order.
• Maintains store cleanliness standards and proper store signage at all times.
• Assists the direct leader with maintaining proper stock levels through appropriate product ordering.
• Merchandises product neatly to maximize sales.
• Ensures the quality and freshness of products for sale and accuracy of product signage.
• Assists their direct leader with achieving the store payroll and total loss budget, inventory counts, and training new employees.
• Supervises the day-to-day operations of their team, escalating issues to the appropriate level of support and/or leadership when necessary.
• Ensures direct reports complete assigned responsibilities in a timely and effective manner to provide the highest level of customer service for the business.
• Complies with all established company policies and procedures while upholding the security and confidentiality of documents and data.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Scheduling

Training

Communication

Inventory control

Budgeting

Cash handling

Store operations

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

ALDI Brand is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in the United Kingdom to support daily store operations, supervise staff, and implement action plans to improve performance. This role includes scheduling, payroll support, and ensuring inventory accuracy and customer service excellence.

The position requires at least 3 years in retail leadership, strong communication, and the ability to develop staff through training opportunities.