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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 service and quality. ALDI as a Retailer. ALDI is a limited assortment grocery store
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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 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)