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Store Manager Trainee

Lead by doing at ALDI. Our 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. This role combines leadership responsibilities with active participation in daily store operations, including stocking, merchandising, customer service, and maintaining store standards.

If you enjoy a fast-paced 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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Estimated

Hours

45 hours per week

Store Manager Trainee Starting

Wage: $27.25 per hour

Estimated Store Manager Earning Potential Year 1: $79,000 - $94,500 (inclusive of salary and bonus when applicable) *Estimate may vary by location

Duties and

Responsibilities

Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• 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.

Fosters a positive and collaborative working environment and promotes teamwork among employees.

Models, communicates and supervises compliance with company policies and procedures.

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.

Physical Demands

Required to sit, reach, grasp, stand, and move from one area to another.

Required to place products weighing up to 45 pounds on shelves at various heights.

Required operation of equipment such as electric and manual hand jacks, floor scrubber and cardboard baler.

Ability to work in varying temperatures, hot and cold (including outdoor temperatures and refrigerator/freezer environments).

Job Qualifications

Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication that enhances the performance of direct reports.

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.

Education and Experience

At least 18 years old required.

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Prior experience in a retail environment and prior management experience.

Travel: Full-Time Store Manager Trainees will train at multiple locations and must have flexibility to travel within divisional requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.