Assistant Store Manager

About ALDI

With origins dating back to 1913, ALDI has become a global retailer delivering quality products at affordable prices. Present in Australia since 2001, the brand operates nearly 600 stores and 8 distribution centres across five states. ALDI values good people, meaningful work, and career advancement opportunities, creating a workplace environment unlike typical supermarkets.

Role Overview

The Assistant Store Manager assists the Store Manager in leading daily store operations, boosting sales, and fostering team performance within a multi-million-dollar retail setting. This position involves motivating and coaching team members, managing stock and store presentation, handling rostering and reporting, and ensuring customers receive excellent service.

Key Responsibilities

• Train, mentor, and develop team members to cultivate future store leaders.
• Maintain store safety, cleanliness, and high presentation standards.
• Oversee inventory and minimize stock losses effectively.
• Engage actively in store activities including cashiering, shelf stocking, and merchandising promotions.
• Identify and suggest process improvements to enhance store operations.
• Ensure smooth daily store functionality and superior customer satisfaction.
• Act as the store leader during the Store Manager's absence.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in team leadership, preferably in a customer-oriented environment.
• Strong communication skills to motivate team members and engage customers.
• Capability to train and encourage staff to deliver high performance.
• Ability to support and assist the Store Manager in achieving business objectives.
• Professional demeanor and responsible attitude toward all situations.
• Self-reliance to implement ALDI’s policies and procedures effectively.

Benefits and Working Conditions

• Competitive salary range between $108,999 and $115,368, inclusive of superannuation and estimated bonuses; exact figures vary by contract hours, location, and experience.
• Contracted 45-hour workweek with a flexible rotating roster including weekends and early mornings.
• Comprehensive retail leadership training starting from day one.
• Five weeks of annual leave for work-life balance.
• Clear career progression path, with most retail leaders promoted internally.
• Commitment to sustainability and community impact, supporting suppliers and customers.
• Supportive work atmosphere featuring small teams.
• Employee support programs including paid parental and compassionate leave, and coverage during emergencies.
• Wellbeing initiatives such as discounted fitness programs and health insurance access.
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program and physiotherapy for non-work-related ailments.

Diversity Commitment

ALDI embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and identities.

Additional Information

Position is based on-site at the Frankston, Victoria location.