Full-Time Store Manager Trainee

ALDI USA; Monroe (CT); On-site; USD 102,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

ALDI USA is seeking a Store Manager Trainee who will rotate through daily store operations, lead teams, and learn to run a store end-to-end in a fast-paced retail environment. The role combines leadership with hands-on duties such as stocking, merchandising, customer service, and maintaining store standards.

Starting wage is $31.75 per hour for full-time hours (about 45 per week). Year 1 earning potential is $113,500 including salary and bonus when applicable; location-specific variations may

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a customer-facing role.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage store operations and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Leads and develops store personnel.
• Implements action plans to improve operating results.
• Addresses employee and customer concerns with the district manager.
• Interviews candidates and assists with advancement decisions.
• Collaborates across ALDI to ensure store standards and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Customer service

Job description

Lead by doing at ALDI. Our Store Manager Trainee program prepares you to run your own store through hands-on leadership experience. You'll learn how to manage operations, develop teams, and drive results while working side-by-side with associates in a fast-paced environment. This role combines leadership responsibilities with active participation in daily store operations, including stocking, merchandising, customer service, and maintaining store standards. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, taking ownership, and leading from the front, ALDI offers a rewarding path to a retail leadership career with industry-leading training and growth opportunities.

Position Type: Full-Time

Estimated Hours: 45 hours per week

Store Manager Trainee Starting Wage: $31.75 per hour

Estimated Store Manager Earning Potential Year 1: $113,500 (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.

• Communicates job responsibilities and performance expectations to direct reports to ensure desired results; leads and develops store personnel.
• Develops and implements action plans using company provided resources to improve operating results.
• Oversees the appropriate resolution of employee and customer concerns, aligning with the district manager, as needed.
• Interviews candidates for store positions and provides recommendations to the district manager.
• Manages personnel, including recommending personnel for advancement and termination as appropriate.
• Communicates, cooperates, and interacts effectively with all levels of ALDI personnel, customers, third-party vendors and business partners.
• Collaborates in the resolution of any issues that arise within the store to minimize potential liability for the division and the company.
• Leads, develops, and supervises the team to develop sales, engage our teams, satisfy our customers and achieve consistent high performance.
• Understands and oversees the execution of the overarching company strategy while communicating and modeling the core values