Assistant Store Manager

About the Role As an Assistant Store Manager at Aldi US in Nashville, you’ll support store leadership with day-to-day operations, help drive store performance, manage schedules, and develop the team through training opportunities. You’ll work to align with company strategy and core values while delivering excellent customer service and operational excellence. What You'll Do

• Assist the direct leader with developing and implementing action plans to improve operating results
• Establish and communicate job responsibilities and performance expectations to direct reports
• Identify training and development opportunities for direct reports
• Model core values and foster teamwork among employees
• Monitor the competitive environment and advise adjustments to maintain competitive position
• Provide product feedback and recommendations on items to carry or discontinue
• Participate in interviewing store personnel
• Communicate weekly information, milestones, developments, and concerns
• Ensure adherence to inventory, product handling, and cash control policies
• Resolve customer concerns in the direct leader's absence
• Identify and rectify hazards, maintain ergonomics, and keep equipment in order
• Maintain store cleanliness and signage
• Assist with stock levels via timely product ordering
• Merchandize product neatly to maximize sales
• Ensure quality and freshness and accurate signage
• Assist with payroll and loss budget, inventory counts, and training new employees
• Supervise day-to-day team operations, escalate issues as needed
• Ensure reports meet responsibilities and deliver excellent customer service
• Comply with policies and protect sensitive documents and data
• Other duties as assigned What We're Looking For
• Must be 18+ to work for ALDI
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• 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, guide employee performance to ensure quality and completion of work
• 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 operate equipment (electric/manual hand jack, floor scrubber, cardboard baler) and perform general cleaning duties to company standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a professional and efficient manner, following instructions and paying attention to detail Nice to Have
• 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 Compensation & Benefits
• Starting wage: $25.50 per hour; Year 2 wage: $26.50 per hour
• Benefits include: 401(k) Plan, Company 401(k) Matching Contributions, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), PerkSpot National Discount Program
• Full-time benefits: 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