Store Manager•Wood River,IL•ALDI | Hiring

Local Job Overview: Wood River

At a Glance

• Employer: ALDI (Hiring in Wood River)
• Based in: Wood River, IL (a key business district)
• Benefits: A competitive compensation package is offered.
• Core objectives involve your professional skills in Retail Management.
• Project-based work with clear objectives.
• Position: Store Manager (Flexible/Contract, Wood River)
• Salary: $85k-$115k/Year (approx. $1.9k/Week)
• This Wood River-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our ALDI team in Wood River, IL is growing.
• Benefit from working in Wood River, a key hub for the Retail Management industry.

Company Overview

ALDI is one of America's fastest-growing grocery retailers, operating thousands of streamlined stores with an efficient business model focused on providing high-quality products at unbeatable everyday prices. By simplifying store layouts, utilizing exclusive private-label brands, and encouraging sustainable operational practices, ALDI delivers exceptional value to millions of customers daily. As an employer, ALDI is recognized industry-wide for offering market-leading wages, guaranteed schedules, full benefits, and a supportive workplace culture built on teamwork, respect, and merit-based career progression.

Role Description

As an ALDI Store Manager, you serve as the executive business leader of a multi-million dollar retail location. You maintain end-to-end accountability for store financial performance (P&L), operational excellence, talent recruitment and development, customer experience, and regulatory compliance. Store Managers lead by example, balancing administrative duties—such as labor budgeting, inventory forecasting, and weekly scheduling—with active hands-on management on the sales floor alongside their team. This position requires strategic vision, strong leadership, and an unwavering commitment to ALDI's operational standards. This role is 100% physical and strictly requires full on-site presence at the store with zero remote or work-from-home options.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive total store financial results, managing operational budgets, payroll expenses, labor productivity, and total inventory loss.
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, and develop store associates and supervisory staff, building a high-performing team.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, providing continuous coaching, constructive feedback, and career development plans.
• Oversee store inventory procedures, including product ordering, receiving audits, price accuracy, and merchandising compliance.
• Ensure strict adherence to company customer service guidelines, resolving customer concerns and escalating issues as appropriate.
• Prepare, manage, and revise weekly employee schedules to align with customer traffic patterns and labor budgets.
• Enforce workplace safety, food safety, ergonomics, and sanitation standards across all store departments.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in Business or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of progressive retail management or store operations leadership experience.
• Proven track record of managing P&L statements, operational budgets, and inventory controls.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, conflict resolution, and communication skills.
• Ability to perform physical retail duties, including heavy lifting (up to 45 lbs), standing, bending, and walking for extended periods.

Job Type & Schedule

• Job Type: Full-Time (100% On-Site).
• Schedule: Flexible schedules including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on operational store needs.

Benefits & Perks

• Market-leading salaried compensation package plus store performance annual bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for full-time managers.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company matching contributions.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid personal days, and paid holiday premiums.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage plus company-paid life insurance.
• Executive development training programs and clear paths toward District Manager advancement.