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 services and quality

3. ALDI as a Retailer ALDI is a limited assortment grocery store
Scaled down version of a full size grocery store
700 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 from including Germany, U.K., and Australia
In U.S. since 1976; Today operate 600+ stores in over 20 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 individual
Self-motivate
Accepts responsibility
Enjoys a variety of business aspects
Management, Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Operations, Real Estate

9. Training Program Extensive 44 week program
20 week in-store management training
Hands-on program

11. Salary and Benefits Salary scale: Benefits include: Company Car
1st Year – 62, nd Year – 68,500
3rd Year – 75, th Year – 87,500
Benefits include:
Company Car
Insurance
Paid Holidays and Vacation Days
401K & Aldi retirement savings plan.

12. ALDI Foods January 29th – Minorities in Business Intern Roundtable
January 30th – Marketing/Management Intern Roundtable
March 11th – Internship Interviews
March 12th – District Manager Trainee Interviews