Assistant Store Manager - Nambour

About ALDI

Founded in 1913, ALDI has built a global reputation for providing high-quality products at affordable prices. Since entering the Australian market in 2001, ALDI has expanded to almost 600 stores and 8 distribution centres across five states. Known for being different from typical supermarkets, ALDI values good people, purposeful work, and strong career opportunities.

Role Overview

The Assistant Store Manager role is a key leadership position responsible for supporting the Store Manager in managing daily store operations and driving sales growth. You will be instrumental in developing staff, maintaining store standards, and ensuring exceptional customer service in a busy retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Train and mentor team members to cultivate future leaders within the store.
• Maintain outstanding store presentation, ensuring safety and cleanliness standards are upheld.
• Oversee stock control, inventory monitoring, and minimize losses.
• Engage with the team by participating in tasks such as operating registers and merchandising special offers.
• Identify and suggest improvements to enhance store performance and processes.
• Ensure smooth store operations to deliver excellent customer experiences.
• Lead the store in the absence of the Store Manager.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience leading teams, ideally in customer service or retail settings.
• Strong communication abilities to motivate team members and delight customers.
• Passion for coaching and developing staff to achieve their best potential.
• Supportive approach to helping the Store Manager meet business objectives.
• Professionalism and accountability in all situations.
• Capability to work autonomously while ensuring adherence to ALDI’s policies and procedures.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary ranging between $86,652 and $91,728 annually, inclusive of superannuation and potential bonuses.
• Full-time 40-hour workweek under a formal contract.
• Structured retail leadership training available from day one.
• Flexible rotating roster encompassing weekends and early shifts.
• Five weeks of annual leave to support work-life balance.
• Strong career advancement prospects with over 80% of leaders promoted from within.
• Employment with a company committed to sustainability, community engagement, and supporting suppliers and farmers.
• Small, friendly, and supportive teams.
• Supportive measures including paid parental leave, super on parental leave, paid compassionate leave, natural disaster leave, and emergency services leave.
• Access to wellbeing programs including discounted fitness memberships, health insurance, and free confidential counselling for employees and their families.
• Complimentary physiotherapy services for non-work-related health issues.

Diversity and Inclusion

ALDI embraces diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and identities to apply. The company fosters an inclusive workplace environment.

Additional Information

The quoted salary includes superannuation and anticipated bonuses; actual remuneration varies depending on contracted hours, location, and experience with ALDI.