Store Manager Trainee

The 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.

What You Will Do

Perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation, including communicating job responsibilities and performance expectations to direct reports, developing and implementing action plans to improve operating results, and managing personnel.

Why It Might Be a Fit

If you enjoy a fast-pace 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.

Requirements

• Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication that enhances the performance of direct reports.
• Ability to work independently and within a team to provide effective leadership of store personnel and achieve planned results.
• Ability to understand and apply management principles to achieve the store's goals and compliance expectations.
• Ability to perform leadership and administrative duties.
• Ability to provide prompt and courteous customer service.
• Ability to operate all store equipment such as cash registers, floor scrubber, cardboard baler, pallet jacks, handheld devices, computers, etc., and to perform all operational tasks effectively and efficiently to the standard.
• Ability to facilitate group involvement when conducting meetings.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties.
• Ability to interpret and apply ALDI operating policies and procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and complete activities to maximize the total time available.
• Ability to establish and successfully execute plans and goals.
• Ability to use ALDI-provided technology as required.
• May be required to handle and sell alcoholic beverages and meet any state and local requirements for handling and selling of alcoholic beverages.
• May be required to obtain a ServSafe certification or other applicable state/local certifications to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

Benefits

• Store Manager Trainee Starting Wage: $29.50 per hour
• Estimated Store Manager Earning Potential Year 1: $85,500-$103,500 (inclusive of salary and bonus when applicable)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• PTO
• Retirement
• Learning budget
• Parental leave
• Wellness
• Visa/relocation support
• Remote flexibility
• Stipends
• Bonus/commission