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• 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 FoodsSeptember 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)
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