Assistant Store Manager - Stafford

Aldirecruitment; Stafford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent retail company in Stafford is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily operations and manage a diverse team. This full-time role emphasizes leadership and customer service within a fast-paced retail environment. The ideal candidate should demonstrate experience in people management and a strong commitment to achieving operational goals. A competitive salary of up to £44,310 based on a 45-hour contract is offered, along with generous benefits including flexible working hours and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Salary up to £44,310

Flexible 40 or 45-hour contracts

4 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid break time

Company pension

Maternity, paternity and adoption leave after 2 years

24/7 online wellness portal

Access to MyBenefits portal

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced people manager.
• Motivated to consistently achieve targets.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager with daily operations.
• Manage team performance and target achievement.
• Ensure store performance optimisation.

Skills

Leadership in a fast-paced environment

Time-management skills

Operational efficiency

Job description

Assistant Store Manager – Stafford

Job Title: Assistant Store Manager - Stafford
Employer: Aldi UK

About the Role

Is 2026 the year you support a multi‑million‑pound store and help to lead a diverse and talented team? The Assistant Store Manager role is your chance for a fresh start, putting you right into the centre of our fast‑paced, dynamic environment! One day could find you supporting the Store Manager with sorting out deliveries, placing orders or dealing with customer queries. The next, you might be focused on people management and performance or organising holiday rotas for the team. At the same time, you’ll help to handle the overriding goals of maximising sales in your store, ensuring great customer service, minimising costs and optimising operational efficiency.

Our Assistant Store Managers are passionate about doing well; motivating and developing their teams to deliver excellent customer service.

Responsibilities & Expectations

You will support the Store Manager with daily operations, people management, target achievement, and store performance optimisation.

Qualifications

• Experienced people manager.
• Leadership in a fast‑paced, stakeholder/customer driven environment.
• Strong time‑management and operational efficiency skills.
• Motivated to consistently achieve targets.

Benefits

• Salary up to £44,310*.
• Flexible 40 or 45‑hour contracts.
• 4 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Paid break time.
• Company pension.
• Maternity, paternity and adoption leave after 2 years.
• 24/7 online wellness portal.
• Access to MyBenefits portal.
• Career progression opportunities.

*Salary displayed is based on a 45‑hour per week contract. Aldi offers 32, 36 and 40‑hour contracts, pro‑rated accordingly.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management, Customer Service and Sales. Industry: Retail.

Location: Stafford, England, United Kingdom

Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect.