Full-Time Store Manager Trainee

Company: ALDI USA
Location: Seattle
Posted on: April 17, 2025

Job Description:

As a Store Manager Trainee, you'll train on all aspects of successfully running a store in preparation for running your own store. You'll be involved in supervising day-to-day store activities, ensuring overall store performance, identifying staffing needs, managing schedules and developing operational action plans while mentoring and developing the team.Position Type: Full-TimeEstimated Hours: 45 hours per weekStore Manager Trainee Starting Wage: $32.00 per hourEstimated Store Manager Earning Potential Year 1: Up to $117,000 (inclusive of salary and bonus when applicable)*Estimate may vary by locationDuties and Responsibilities:Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Consistently demonstrate the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.
• Supervises the day-to-day operations and performance of the team to provide the highest level of customer service.
• Understands the overarching company strategy and communicates and models the core values of the organization, creating a sense of teamwork and membership among employees.
• Handles customer concerns and ensures appropriate resolution.
• Ensures proper store signage is maintained at all times, as well as the quality and freshness of ALDI products.
• Assists in hiring store personnel by reviewing resumes and employment applications, as well as interviewing candidates.
• Prepares, manages, and revises weekly schedules to ensure appropriate store staffing levels.
• Establishes and communicates job responsibilities and performance expectations to direct reports.
• Conducts store meetings.
• Identifies training and development opportunities for direct reports.
• Conducts annual performance evaluations, recommending store personnel for advancement and termination as appropriate.
• Achieves store payroll and total loss budgets.
• Manages cash audits according to company guidelines.
• Monitors the competitive environment within the community and makes recommendations for necessary adjustments.
• Provides product feedback to their direct leader.
• Provides a safe environment by identifying and rectifying hazards.
• Oversees product merchandising and maintains proper stock levels.
• Conducts store inventory counts and reconciliations according to company guidelines.
• Complies with all established company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.Physical Demands:
• Ability to stock merchandise from store receiving to shelving; ability to place product, weighing up to 45 pounds, on shelving at various heights.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, push, pull, lift, carry and walk about the store.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodations.Job Qualifications:
• You must be 18 years of age or older to be employed for this role at ALDI.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to provide and lead others to provide prompt and courteous customer service.
• Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication with direct reports.
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish goals and guide employee performance.
• Ability to evaluate and drive performance of self and others.
• Ability to understand and apply management principles concerning budgeting and expenses.
• Ability to operate a cash register efficiently and accurately.
• Ability to safely operate equipment and perform general cleaning duties.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a professional manner.
• Meets any state and local requirements for handling and selling alcoholic beverages.Education and Experience:
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in a retail environment.
• A combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
• Prior management experience preferred.Travel:Full-Time Store Manager Trainees will often train at multiple locations and must have flexibility to travel within divisional requirements.ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PerkSpot National Discount ProgramIn addition, eligible employees are offered:
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
  • Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay
  • Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary Term Life InsuranceALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic.
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