Assistant General Store Manager

Job Summary of Assistant General Store Manager:

When you join our team as an Assistant General Store Manager, you’ll take on key store management responsibilities including assisting with supervising day-to-day store activities, ensuring overall store performance, managing schedules, and developing operational action plans while identifying training opportunities to develop and grow the team.

Responsibilities of Assistant General Store Manager:

• The individual must be capable of fulfilling responsibilities with or without necessary adjustments
• Aiding in the creation and execution of action plans to enhance operating efficiency alongside the primary manager
• It conveys and defines the duties of a position and the standards of performance to employees under their supervision, fostering a shared understanding and achieving specific outcomes
• Recognizes and leverages training and development opportunities to support their direct reports in achieving improved performance
• Grasps the overall business strategy and effectively communicates and embodies the fundamental principles of the company to foster unity and belonging within the workforce
• Keeps a close watch on the competitive environment in the community and informs the immediate leader about any required alterations to sustain the company's competitive position
• Offers feedback to the immediate supervisor by suggesting new products to stock or identifying items that should be removed from the inventory
• Joins in the interviewing process to evaluate potential store personnel
• Conveys details such as updates on a weekly basis, significant achievements of the team, advancements, and issues of importance
• Ensures that store employees conform to inventory procedures, guidelines for product handling, and cash control policies to mitigate losses
• Ensures operational customer concerns are effectively resolved in the absence of their immediate supervisor
• Identifies and mitigates hazards, maintains proper ergonomics, and ensures the smooth operation of store equipment
• Ensures that the store upholds high standards of cleanliness consistently
• Assists the direct leader in maintaining adequate stock levels through effective ordering processes
• Products are displayed in an organized manner to optimize revenue
• Responsibilities include maintaining the freshness and quality of goods for sale, along with ensuring the precision of product tags
• Supports the immediate supervisor in meeting store payroll and overall loss budget objectives, conducting inventory audits, and onboarding fresh staff members
• Manages the team's daily responsibilities, escalating any challenges to the relevant support or leadership level when necessary
• Ensures that subordinates fulfill their designated tasks promptly and efficiently to deliver optimal customer service for the organization
• Ensures conformity with all company policies and procedures, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding the security and confidentiality of documents and data, while also carrying out other assigned tasks

Physical Demands of Assistant General Store Manager:

• 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

Qualifications of Assistant General Store Manager:

• Applicants must have turned 18 years old to be eligible for employment in this position at ALDI
• Capacity to function autonomously as well as collaboratively in a group setting
• Skill in delivering and guiding others in delivering prompt and respectful customer assistance
• The capacity to establish a connection, build confidence, and foster transparent dialogue that boosts the development and work effectiveness of team members
• Capability to interpret and enforce company policies and procedures appropriately
• Being able to set objectives and direct staff efforts in order to guarantee the excellence and fulfillment of job tasks
• Proficiency in evaluating and driving individual and collective performance
• Understanding and implementing management principles related to budgeting, labor expenses, and financial outlays is crucial
• Expertise in efficiently and accurately utilizing a cash register
• Capability to effectively and securely handle equipment such as electric/manual hand jacks, floor scrubbers, and cardboard balers while also executing general cleaning tasks up to company guidelines
• Outstanding verbal and written communication capabilities
• Capacity to maintain order and juggle multiple tasks in a competent and productive way, adhering to directions and focusing on small particulars
• Aligns with the state and local requirements for the legal handling and distribution of alcoholic beverages
• Preference given to candidates with a high school diploma or its equivalent
• Experience in the retail industry for at least three years
• A blend of academic learning and practical exposure leading to comparable expertise
• Those with a history of supervisory roles are given priority

Benefits:

• Employees can take advantage of the company's 401(k) plan, which includes matching contributions to boost their retirement savings
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage is offered. Additionally, employees receive ample vacation time
• Paid parental leave at full pay is offered for a maximum of six weeks
• The benefits package includes full pay for caregiver leave and comprehensive disability coverage, both short and long-term, along with life insurance options for employees and their dependents

ALDI upholds a strong commitment to providing equal opportunities to all individuals, both employees, and potential candidates. As an advocate for Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE), we ensure that no discrimination occurs on the basis of various categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, military status, or pregnancy-related conditions. Depending on the position and as allowed by law, employment at ALDI may be subject to the satisfactory completion of a relevant drug test, motor vehicle record check, and/or reference verification.