Store Manager Trainee: Lead Operations & Teams

ALDI USA

Columbus (OH)

On-site

USD 82,000 - 104,000

Full time

3 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discount program

Job summary

ALDI Store Manager Trainee program prepares you to run your own store through hands‑on leadership experience. You’ll learn to manage operations, develop teams, and drive results while working side‑by‑side with associates in a fast‑paced environment.

If you enjoy ownership and leading from the front, ALDI offers growth opportunities and industry‑leading training. Starting wage is $29.50 per hour with an earning potential of $82,000–$104,000 in the first year, inclusive of salary and bonus where

Qualifications

Minimum age 18 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Prior management experience in retail.
Ability to lead and develop store personnel.
Strong customer service and communication skills.

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 our 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.
Fosters a positive and collaborative working environment and promotes teamwork among employees.
Oversees and manages compliance with policies and procedures within the store, as well as applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Trains and develops store personnel to achieve their maximum professional potential, using appropriate training materials.
Observes and evaluates employees’ work performance and provides feedback and coaching as appropriate.
Ensures store personnel comply with the company customer services guidelines and demonstrate appropriate interactions with customers and co‑workers.
Resolve concerns from store personnel and customers independently and/or escalates concerns to the district manager as necessary.
Models, communicates and supervises compliance with company policies and procedures.
Ensures a safe working environment by identifying and rectifying hazards, promoting proper ergonomics, and maintaining equipment in proper working order.
Prepares, manages and revises weekly schedules to ensure accuracy.
Ensures store personnel adhere to expense guidelines, inventory procedures, product handling, and cash handling policies to minimize losses.
Ensures store personnel maintain store zone standards and merchandising standards at all times.
Acts to improve operational results and implements personnel and operational plans to achieve store KPI goals and budgets.
Attends and participates in meetings such as district weekly operations calls, monthly one‑to‑ones and training sessions.
Plans and conducts meetings such as store team meetings, monthly management team meetings, training sessions, and other company‑related events or meetings.