Full-Time Store Manager Trainee,

ALDI USA; Bowie (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Store Manager Trainee, where you'll gain hands-on experience in store management. This role involves supervising daily operations, mentoring a dedicated team, and ensuring exceptional customer service. With competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and generous vacation time, this position offers a pathway to a rewarding career in retail management. If you're passionate about leading teams and driving store performance, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow with a respected industry leader and make a meaningful impact in your community.

Benefits

401(k) Plan

Company 401(k) Matching Contributions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Generous Vacation Time

Paid Parental Leave

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of retail experience with prior management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations and ensure high customer service levels.
• Manage schedules, hiring, and team performance evaluations.
• Conduct store meetings and identify training opportunities.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Leadership

Budgeting

Multi-tasking

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

3 years of retail experience

Management Experience

Tools

Cash Register

Job description

As a Store Manager Trainee, you’ll train on all aspects of successfully running a store in preparation for running your own store. You’ll be involved in supervising day-to-day store activities, ensuring overall store performance, identifying staffing needs, managing schedules, and developing operational action plans while mentoring and developing the team.

Position Type: Full-Time
Estimated Hours: 45 hours per week
Store Manager Trainee Starting Wage: $28.50 per hour
Estimated Store Manager Earning Potential Year 1: Up to $91,500 (inclusive of salary and bonus when applicable)
*Estimate may vary by location

Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

1. Consistently demonstrate the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.
2. Supervises the day-to-day operations and performance of the team to provide the highest level of customer service.
3. Understands the overarching company strategy and communicates core values to create a sense of teamwork among employees.
4. Handles customer concerns and ensures appropriate resolutions.
5. Ensures proper store signage and the quality and freshness of ALDI products.
6. Assists in hiring by reviewing resumes and interviewing candidates.
7. Prepares, manages, and revises weekly schedules to ensure appropriate staffing levels.
8. Establishes and communicates performance expectations to direct reports.
9. Conducts store meetings.
10. Identifies training and development opportunities for direct reports.
11. Conducts annual performance evaluations and recommends personnel for advancement or termination.
12. Achieves store payroll and total loss budgets.
13. Manages cash audits according to company guidelines.
14. Monitors the competitive environment and makes recommendations to maintain competitiveness.
15. Provides product feedback and recommendations regarding inventory.
16. Ensures a safe environment by identifying and rectifying hazards.
17. Oversees product merchandising and maintains proper stock levels.
18. Conducts store inventory counts and reconciliations according to company guidelines.
19. Complies with all established company policies while upholding security and confidentiality.
20. Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

1. Ability to stock merchandise and place products, 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. Must be 18 years of age or older.
2. Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
3. Ability to provide and lead others in prompt and courteous customer service.
4. Ability to develop rapport and open communication with direct reports.
5. Ability to interpret and apply company policies.
6. Ability to establish goals and guide employee performance.
7. Ability to evaluate and drive performance.
8. Ability to understand management principles concerning budgeting and expenses.
9. Ability to operate a cash register accurately.
10. Ability to operate equipment safely and perform general cleaning duties.
11. Ability to stay organized and multi-task efficiently.
12. Meets 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.

Travel:

Full-Time Store Manager Trainees will often train at multiple locations and must have flexibility to travel within divisional requirements.

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

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ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic.