Store Manager Position in West Des Moines | Hiring

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Position: Store Manager (Flexible/Contract, West Des Moines) Hiring Organization: ALDI Worksite: West Des Moines, IA

Compensation: $72.2k-$85k/Year (approx. $1.5k/Week) Benefits: Benefits may be available based on employment type. Join our West Des Moines team for this flexible role.

Core Focus

Apply your your professional skills skills at our West Des Moines location.

• This West Des Moines-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our ALDI team in West Des Moines, IA is growing.
• Benefit from working in West Des Moines, a key hub for the Grocery And Retail industry.

About ALDI & Our Culture

Running an ALDI store means running a real business — full P&L accountability, full hiring authority, and full responsibility for a location that can generate several million dollars in annual revenue with a fraction of the headcount a typical grocery store carries. That lean model is exactly why ALDI Store Managers are paid on par with management roles at chains many times larger, and why the role is considered one of the most financially rewarding single-store leadership positions in grocery retail. If you are searching for store manager jobs near me in grocery that offer genuine business ownership, six-figure earning potential, and a management style built on trusting you to run your location your way within ALDI's operating framework, this is that role.

What Our Team Says (Employee Reviews)

"My ALDI store operates with a fraction of the staff a typical grocery store our size would carry, which means every decision I make actually moves the needle on the store's numbers. I hire my own team, I own my P&L, I manage vendor relationships directly, and my District Manager treats me like the business owner I effectively am. The compensation reflects that level of accountability, and it is the highest-paying single-store management role I have held in fifteen years of grocery retail." - Current Store Manager, Greer, SC.

Role Overview & Responsibilities

As an ALDI Store Manager, you hold full profit-and-loss accountability for your location — hiring and developing your associate and Assistant Store Manager team, managing the store's full operating budget, and executing ALDI's lean operating model in a way that maximizes both customer experience and store profitability.

• Full P&L Ownership: Manage the store's complete operating budget — labor cost, shrink, and controllable expenses — against weekly and period targets, reviewing the store's financial performance with the District Manager and adjusting staffing and ordering decisions to correct any category trending unfavorably against plan.
• Hiring & Team Development: Own the full hiring process for store associates, shift managers, and the Assistant Store Manager position — screening candidates, conducting interviews, and building a team capable of running ALDI's lean staffing model, then developing high performers toward Shift Manager and ASM advancement.
• Store Standards & Vendor Coordination: Ensure the store consistently meets ALDI's merchandising, cleanliness, and customer service standards during every operating hour, and coordinate directly with delivery vendors and the district office to resolve any supply chain or facilities issue affecting store operations.

Benefits & Perks

ALDI Store Managers receive a strong base salary with performance-based bonus potential, a company vehicle allowance in many markets, a 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, and full medical, dental, and vision benefits. Total compensation for an ALDI Store Manager frequently exceeds six figures once bonus is included, with a clear advancement path into District Manager roles for top performers.