Store Operations Leader | Growth & Team Development

ALDI USA; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Company 401(k) Matching Contributions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

PerkSpot National Discount Program

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision

Job summary

ALDI USA in Minneapolis is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help supervise day-to-day store activities, manage schedules, and develop operational action plans while identifying training opportunities to grow the team.

This role supports the store leader to ensure strong performance, inventory accuracy, and exceptional customer service, with starting wage of $27/hour and potential raise to $28/hour in year two.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older to be employed for this role at ALDI.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Provide and lead others to provide prompt and courteous customer service.
• Develop rapport, trust, and open communication that enhances growth of direct reports.
• Interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
• Establish goals, guide employee performance to ensure quality and completion of work assignments.
• Understand budgeting, personnel costs, and expenses.
• Operate a cash register efficiently and accurately.
• Safely and properly operate equipment and maintain store standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Stay organized and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Meets state/local requirements for handling and selling alcoholic beverages.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Customer service

Team management

Scheduling

Budgeting basics

Cash handling

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Coaching

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

3 years of progressive retail experience

Prior management experience preferred

Job description

ALDI USA in Minneapolis is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help supervise day-to-day store activities, manage schedules, and develop operational action plans while identifying training opportunities to grow the team.

This role supports the store leader to ensure strong performance, inventory accuracy, and exceptional customer service, with starting wage of $27/hour and potential raise to $28/hour in year two.