ALDI Foods

ALDI Foods

About Aldi

• Originated in Germany.• First stores in the U.S. in 1976.• Have almost 800 stores in the U.S. today.• Greenwood Division consists of over 50

stores.

Aldi as a Retailer• Limited assortment grocery store.• Scaled down version of a full size grocery

store.• 1000 of the fastest selling items carried.• 80-90% private label or discounted items.• #1 Priority is customer service.

Retailing at Aldi• Independence and autonomy to operate

your own business.• Tremendous amount of responsibility.• Fast-paced environment for hard-

working individuals with a high level of commitment.

What does the Job Entail?

• Leadership Duties.– Most important responsibilities– Recruitment and selection, motivation and

development, communication.– T.E.A.C.H.

• Operational Duties.– Auditing.– Inventory.– Merchandising.– Policy Management.

District ManagerPosition Requirements

• Leadership skills.• Well-rounded individual.• Self-motivated.• Accepts responsibility.• Enjoys a variety of

business aspects.

Training Program

• Extensive 52 week program.• 26 week in-store management training.• Hands-on program.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary scale:– 1st year: $65,000– 2nd year: $68,500– 3rd year: $74,500– 4th year: $80,000

• Benefits include:– Company Car– Insurance– Paid Holidays and Vacation Days– 401K & ALDI Retirement Savings Plan.

Summary

• Intensive leadership position• Huge responsibility and pay

immediately following college.• Not for everyone.

ALDI Foods