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| The ALDI District Manager Internship, more responsibility from day one. |
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It’s definitely not about getting the boss’ coffee or doing busywork. On your very first day, you start building the skills you need for a successful career. It’s everything from high-level interactions with the Divisional Vice President to hands-on management training to fundamental store-level operations.
- Participate in executive-level District Manager meetings.
- Shadow the District Manager and Store Manager and learn the essentials of store operations.
- Observe how the divisional warehouse and office support our business.
- Build and demonstrate your leadership skills.
Quite simply, the 10-week ALDI District Manager Internship gives you unprecedented access to the inner workings of a highly successful retail operation. It’s a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the District Manager position. In fact, many have gone on to our District Manager Program after college graduation – where the starting salary is $70K, includes a company car, international opportunities, and more.
If you're working towards a Bachelor’s Degree, (3.0 GPA or higher preferred), and are ready to discover a career with more, visit your college placement office or career services center for more information or to leave a resume.
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Laura Elbert
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| Director of Operations and DM Internship Graduate |
“Many of my peers thought I’d be working in a grocery store all summer. They didn’t realize all of the responsibilities I’d have as a District Manager Intern. Of course, when they found out more about the actual District Manager position and the rewards,
they were a lot more interested in what I was doing.”
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Jennifer Cotton
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| Director of Corporate Purchasing and DM Internship Graduate |
“I had the privilege of not only working with two very different stores and their employees, but I also had the opportunity to work with two District Managers, Warehouse Supervisors, the Director of Operations, and the Vice President. Not many interns working for any company get that kind of exposure.”
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Matthew Thon
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| Director of Operations and DM Internship Graduate |
“I always tell students of my past experiences with the company and the importance of training and development. ALDI truly prepared me for success. In fact, after graduating from the internship program, I was able to complete the District Manager training in a condensed timeframe.”
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| A quick guide of what to expect. |
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Day 1
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District Manager Intern Orientation
On your first day, you’ll review the intern training journal, meet some of the people you’ll be working with throughout the internship, and gain a general understanding of the company and its structure, as well as the expectations of the position.
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Week 1-2 |
Ride With Training District Manager
These two weeks are designed to give you an overview of the DM position and its responsibilities and rewards. You’ll shadow a District Manager, observing how they communicate, lead employees, and perform operational duties, such as store tours, audits, inventories, reporting, hiring, and many other supervisory responsibilities.
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Week 3-5 |
In-Store Training
These three weeks are designed to give you a detailed look into the operations of our retail stores. You will shadow the store manager and participate in every aspect of the store. This includes tasks such as cashiering, writing orders, determining sales budgets, stocking, and merchandising the store.
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Weeks 6-7 |
Ride With Second District Manager
These weeks are designed to give you an opportunity to observe how another District Manager performs the job. Although the responsibilities of the position are the same, every District Manager has a unique way of getting results. You’ll also learn more about the daily, weekly, and monthly responsibilities of the District Manager.
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Weeks 8-9 |
Ride With Training District Manager
You’ll have an opportunity to revisit any information from the previous weeks, and more importantly, perform some of the DM responsibilities on your own.
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Week 10 |
This week is reserved for you to spend time with all of the Divisional Directors, as well as the Vice President, for a high-level executive look into the business. You’ll have a chance to learn more about the corporate strategy, as well as the job responsibilities of the Directors and how they interact with the District Managers. At this time, you’ll also present your assigned summer project.
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