Full-Time Store Manager Trainee

$26 - $98,500/Yr

Aldi - Poplar Bluff, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Poplar Bluff, MO

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the day-to-day operations and performance of the team to provide the highest level of customer service for the customer
• Understands the overarching company strategy and communicates and models the core values of the organization
• Handles customer concerns and ensures an appropriate resolution
• Ensures proper store signage is maintained at all times, as well as the quality and freshness of ALDI products
• Assists in the hiring of 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 to the direct leader
• Provides product feedback to their direct leader
• Provides a safe environment for employees, customers, and vendors
• 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 while upholding the security and confidentiality of documents and data
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• 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 that enhances the growth and job performance of 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, personnel costs, and expenses
• Ability to operate a cash register efficiently and accurately
• Ability to safely and properly operate equipment, including electric/manual hand jack, floor scrubber, and cardboard baler
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a professional and efficient manner
• Meets any state and local requirements for handling and selling alcoholic beverages

Nice-to-haves

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in a retail environment
• Prior management experience preferred

Benefits

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