Company Description

With roots dating back to 1913, ALDI is proud to make a real difference to people across the world by offering top quality products for low prices. ALDI first entered the Australian grocery market in 2001 and has since grown to have almost 600 stores and 8 distribution centres in 5 states.

If you’ve ever shopped at ALDI you know we are not your average supermarket. We’re also not your average employer. ALDI is a place where you’ll find good people, good purpose and good opportunities. So you can work with a great team, feel great for making a real difference for everyday Australians and have a rewarding career.

It’s that simple. ALDI Good Different.

Job Description

As an ALDI Area Manager, you will be the driving force behind multiple store locations, shaping the future of retail and inspiring excellence in every facet of your role. Your leadership will touch the lives of both employees and customers, setting new standards for operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. This role is a permanent full time opportunity within Victoria.

We’re looking for leaders who can bring their interpersonal skills, commercial awareness and management abilities developed in other industries to ALDI. If you’ve not had experience in retail, that’s ok, we’ve got lots of knowledge and experience to share. We will provide you with a comprehensive training plan and mentor from day one. With our hands-on training, you'll develop skills that will not only elevate your career but also enrich your personal journey.

Key responsibilities:

• Leading, mentoring and empowering a team of 5-6 Store Managers to ensure all stores run smoothly, helping to keep our customers Australia’s most satisfied.
• Working with your Store Managers to recruit, train and develop the next generation of leaders in our stores.
• Continually looking for ways to improve the quality and efficiency of your stores.
• Overseeing the operational and financial performance of multiple stores, ensuring targets are met, and strategies are implemented effectively.
• Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of your team members.

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

• Demonstrated experience leading teams, ideally in retail or FMCG
• Must be open to and willing to relocate and/or travel between a portfolio of stores across Regional Victoria
• A proactive seeker of feedback who fosters personal and team growth through reflection and continuous improvement.
• A clear, impactful communicator who informs, inspires, motivates and influences others to drive team success.
• An inclusive collaborator who actively consults, resolves conflict as it arises and appreciates alternative perspectives and opinions.
• A decision maker who shows ownership by making informed decisions, executing efficiently and taking responsibility for results.
• A change catalyst who embraces and navigates change with enthusiasm, looks for improvements and effectively supports team members to implement changes.
• A person with a bachelor’s or master’s degree (any discipline) and relevant experience in a similar role.

Additional Information

• Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave for pursuing your passions outside of work.
• Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work options.
• Support during life’s most important moments including paid parental leave, including superannuation on parental leave.
• Complimentary access to free physiotherapy to treat non-work-related aches, pains or niggles.
• Work with a company who has been recognised as an Employer of Choice every year since 2018 - 2024.

Remuneration

• Transparent tiered salary range of of $150, 000 - $199, 800 including Superannuation + car

Ready to embark on a good different career? To learn more about what it is like to work at ALDI visit our careers site www.aldicareers.com.au.