
The Discount Retail Industry • Limited assortment of items • Fastest selling items sold • Typically private label items or discounted name brand items • High focus upon customer service and quality
ALDI as a Retailer • ALDI is a limited assortment grocery store • Scaled down version of a full size grocery store • 900 + of the fastest selling items carried • 80-90% private label • #1 Priority is Customer Service
History of Aldi • Privately owned company began in Germany over 40 years ago • In countries all over the world including Germany, U.K., and Australia • In U.S. since 1976; Today operate 750+ stores in 26 states
What does Retailing Involve? • Fast paced environment • Hard working, dedicated individuals • High level of commitment • High level of independence and autonomy
Retailing at ALDI • Independence to operate your own business (Typically 3-5 stores) • Tremendous amount of responsibility • High level of commitment
What does the Job Entail? • Operational Duties • Auditing • Inventory • Merchandising • Policy Management • Leadership Duties • T.E.A.C.H • Recruitment and selection, motivation and development, communication
Position Requirements • Well-rounded individuals • Self-motivated • Accepts responsibility • Enjoys a variety of business aspects • Management, Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Operations, Real Estate
Training Program • Extensive 52-week program • 26 week in-store management training • Hands-on program • Job-related seminars • Peer advisors
Salary and Benefits • Salary scale: • 1st Year – 62,000 2nd Year – 68,500 • 3rd Year – 75,500 4th Year – 89,500 • Benefits include: • Company Car • Cell Phone • Insurance • Paid Holidays and Vacation Days • 401K & Aldi retirement savings plan
ALDI Foods September 20th – Marketing Career Day September 22nd – Business Career Day October 11th – DM Intern Interviews (2 Schedules) October 14th – Pre-Night Dinner (For those on the interview schedule only) - IMU State Room East October 15th – DM Interviews (4 Schedules)