Assistant Store Manager — Lead Team & Store Performance

ALDI USA; Frankfort (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Company 401(k) Matching Contributions

Employee Assistance Program

PerkSpot National Discount Program

Medical Insurance

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Job summary

ALDI USA is looking for an Assistant Store Manager in Illinois to lead daily store operations and develop the team. The role supports supervising activities, optimizing performance, scheduling, and creating actionable plans to drive results.

Starting wage is $26.00 per hour with a wage increase to $27.00 in Year 2. The role requires strong leadership, customer service, and compliance with company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• 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 and perform general cleaning duties to company standards.
• 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

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Budgeting

Cash handling

Policy adherence

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

3 years progressive retail experience

Education/experience combination allowed

Prior management experience preferred

Job description

ALDI USA is looking for an Assistant Store Manager in Illinois to lead daily store operations and develop the team. The role supports supervising activities, optimizing performance, scheduling, and creating actionable plans to drive results.

Starting wage is $26.00 per hour with a wage increase to $27.00 in Year 2. The role requires strong leadership, customer service, and compliance with company policies and procedures.