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)