1. ALDI Foods

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. What does Retailing Involve?
Fast paced environment
Hard working, dedicated individuals
High level of commitment
High level of independence and autonomy

6. Retailing at ALDI
Independence to operate your own business (Typically 3-5 stores)
Tremendous amount of responsibility
High level of commitment

7. 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

8. Position Requirements
Well-rounded individuals
Self-motivated
Accepts responsibility
Enjoys a variety of business aspects
Management, Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Operations, Real Estate

9. DM Training Program Extensive 52-week program
26 week in-store management training
Hands-on program
Job-related seminars
Peer advisors

10. Internship Program 10 week Program Hands on program Peer Advisor
4 weeks shadowing a District Manger
6 weeks shadowing a Store Manager
Hands on program
Peer Advisor
Intern project
$700 a week

12. Salary and Benefits Salary scale: Benefits include: Company Car
1st Year – 62, nd Year – 68,500
3rd Year – 75, th Year – 92,000
Benefits include:
Company Car
Cell Phone
Insurance
Paid Holidays and Vacation Days
401K & Aldi retirement savings plan

13. ALDI Foods Wed, January 26th – Marketing Roundtables
Tues, February 8th – Pre-Night Dinner
Wed, February 9th – DM Interviews (3 Schedules)
Tues, March 1st – Intern Interviews (4 Schedules)