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 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: –1 st Year – 62,000 2 nd Year – 68,500 –3 rd Year – 75,500 4 th Year – 89,500 Benefits include: –Company Car –Cell Phone –Insurance –Paid Holidays and Vacation Days –401K & Aldi retirement savings plan

ALDI Foods September 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 15 th – DM Interviews (4 Schedules)