Full-Time Assistant Store Manager

Aldi; Peru (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to oversee daily operations and enhance team performance. In this role, you will manage schedules, develop action plans, and identify training opportunities to foster growth. You will play a crucial part in maintaining store standards and ensuring excellent customer service. Join a company that values teamwork and offers competitive wages and benefits, including generous vacation time and health insurance. If you are passionate about retail management and ready to lead a dynamic team, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

401(k) Plan

Company 401(k) Matching Contributions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

PerkSpot National Discount Program

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance

Generous Vacation Time

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Caregiver Leave

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with strong customer service skills.
• Ability to lead teams and manage store operations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with store management and operational action plans.
• Supervise day-to-day activities and ensure team performance.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

3 years of retail experience

Management experience

Tools

Cash Register

Electric/Manual Hand Jack

Floor Scrubber

Cardboard Baler

Job description

When you join our team as an Assistant Store Manager, you’ll take on key store management responsibilities including assisting with supervising day-to-day store activities, ensuring overall store performance, managing schedules, and developing operational action plans while identifying training opportunities to develop and grow the team.

Position Type: Full-Time

Average Hours: 38 hours per week

Starting Wage: $25.00 per hour

Wage Increase: Year 2 - $26.00 per hour

Duties and Responsibilities:

Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation

1. Assists the direct leader with developing and implementing action plans to improve operating results
2. Establishes and communicates job responsibilities and performance expectations to their direct reports to ensure mutual understanding and desired results
3. Identifies training and development opportunities that will assist their direct reports in achieving enhanced performance
4. 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
5. Monitors the competitive environment within the community and informs the direct leader regarding adjustments necessary to maintain the company’s competitive position
6. Provides product feedback to the direct leader, including making recommendations regarding new items to carry or those that should be discontinued
7. Participates in the interviewing process for store personnel
8. Communicates information including weekly information, major team milestones, developments, and concerns
9. Ensures store personnel adhere to inventory procedures, product handling guidelines, and cash control policies to minimize losses
10. Ensures an appropriate resolution of operational customer concerns in their direct leader’s absence
11. Identifies and rectifies hazards, ensuring proper ergonomics and maintaining store equipment in proper working order
12. Maintains store cleanliness standards and proper store signage at all times
13. Assists the direct leader with maintaining proper stock levels through appropriate product ordering
14. Merchandises product neatly to maximize sales
15. Ensures the quality and freshness of products for sale and accuracy of product signage
16. Assists their direct leader with achieving the store payroll and total loss budget, inventory counts, and training new employees
17. Supervises the day-to-day operations of their team, escalating issues to the appropriate level of support and/or leadership when necessary
18. Ensures direct reports complete assigned responsibilities in a timely and effective manner to provide the highest level of customer service for the business
19. Complies with all established company policies and procedures while upholding the security and confidentiality of documents and data
20. Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands:

1. Ability to stock merchandise from store receiving to shelving; ability to place product, weighing up to 45 pounds, on shelving at various heights
2. Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, push, pull, lift, carry, and walk about the store
3. Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodations

Job Qualifications:

1. You must be 18 years of age or older to be employed for this role at ALDI
2. Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
3. Ability to provide and lead others to provide prompt and courteous customer service
4. Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication that enhances the growth and job performance of direct reports
5. Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures
6. Ability to establish goals, guide employee performance to ensure the quality and completion of work assignments
7. Ability to evaluate and drive performance of self and others
8. Ability to understand and apply management principles concerning budgeting, personnel costs, and expenses
9. Ability to operate a cash register efficiently and accurately
10. Ability to safely and properly operate equipment, including electric/manual hand jack, floor scrubber, and cardboard baler and perform general cleaning duties to company standards
11. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
12. Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a professional and efficient manner, following instructions and giving attention to detail
13. Meets any state and local requirements for handling and selling alcoholic beverages

Education and Experience:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
2. A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in a retail environment
3. A combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge
4. Prior management experience preferred

ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PerkSpot National Discount Program

In addition, eligible employees are offered:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
• Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay
• Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Click here to learn more about the benefits ALDI has to offer (https://careers.aldi.us/benefits)

ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon ALDI's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.