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ALDI Foods. 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 services and quality. ALDI as a Retailer. ALDI is a limited assortment grocery store - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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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 services
and quality
ALDI as a Retailer• ALDI is a limited assortment grocery
store• Scaled down version of a full size
grocery store• 800+ 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 from including Germany, U.K., and Australia
• In U.S. since 1976; Today operate 750+ stores in over 20 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 44-week program• 20-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 – 87,500
• Benefits include:– Company Car– Insurance– Paid Holidays and Vacation Days– 401K & Aldi retirement savings plan