Aldi

Title:

Full-Time Store Manager Trainee

Date:

09/03/2026

Job ID:

96581062480

Relocation:

No

Degree:

No Degree

Salary:

Job Types:

Manager Trainee

Employment Type:

FULL TIME

Location:

Greer, SC

As a Store Manager Trainee, you'll train on all aspects of successfully running a store in preparation for running for 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-Time

Estimated Hours:

45 hours per week

Store Manager Trainee Starting Wage:

$29.50 per hour

Estimated Store Manager Earning Potential Year 1: Up to $111,000 (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 amodation.

Communicates job responsibilities and performance expectations to direct reports to ensure desired results; leads and develops store personnel.

Develops and implements action plans usingpany 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 rmendations to the district manager.

Manages personnel, including rmending 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 thepany.

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 overarchingpany strategy whilemunicating and modeling the core values of theanization.

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

Oversees and managespliance 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 personnelply with thepany 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,municates and supervisespliance withpany 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 ad 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 otherpany-related events or meetings.

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 openmunication 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 management principles to achieve the store's goals andpliance 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,puters, 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 ALDI operating policies and procedures.

Ability to effectivelymunicate both verbally and in writing.

Ability toanize, prioritize andplete 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 ensurepliance 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.

ALDI offerspetitive wages and benefits, to all employees including:

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PerkSpot National Discount Program

In addition, full-time 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 Insurance

Full-time employees average 30 or more hours per week within an annual lookback period

Benefits offered to full-time and part-time employees may vary by state