Store Leadership Trainee: Build Your Retail Career

ALDI USA; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

ALDI USA is seeking a Store Manager Trainee in Portland, ME to learn how to run a store through hands-on leadership experiences. You will work alongside store personnel to master operations, merchandising, customer service, and standards while taking ownership and leading from the front.

This full-time role offers a starting wage of $31.75 per hour with a credible earning potential in year one of $87,000–$102,000 when salary and bonus are included. Experience and location vary by store.

Responsibilities

• 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 your customers and achieve consistent high performance.
• Understands and oversees the execution of the overarching company strategy while communicating and modeling the core values of the organization.

Job description

ALDI USA is seeking a Store Manager Trainee in Portland, ME to learn how to run a store through hands-on leadership experiences. You will work alongside store personnel to master operations, merchandising, customer service, and standards while taking ownership and leading from the front.

This full-time role offers a starting wage of $31.75 per hour with a credible earning potential in year one of $87,000–$102,000 when salary and bonus are included. Experience and location vary by store.