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EVERYDAY AMAZING
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Industrial Placement Programmes
Industrial Placement Programmes
1913 1954
EVERYDAY AMAZING
It's 1913 and a small grocery store By now, Karl and Theo have already
opens in Essen, Germany. There at the taken over the business. In 1954, they
counter stands Anna Albrecht. make history by opening their first
Over time, she’s joined by self-service store in Essen-Schonnebeck.
her two little boys Karl and Theo. It’s a first in Germany.
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1930s 1961
By the 1930s, the family business The brothers now own
is well established but the Great 300 stores, and decide to split
Depression makes things the operation into Aldi Nord
extremely difficult. Time for and Aldi Süd (which now
some Aldi bold thinking. S operate independently).
WHERE WE’VE COME FROM.
1962
In a smart move, the
Albrechts acquire a liquor
They decide to think
of a name and come BRECHT
licence, gaining an advantage
over their competitors.
up with ‘Aldi’, short for
Albrecht Discount. SCOUNT
They also let their customers
buy goods on account and
pay later. This results in 1999
huge customer loyalty.
In 1999, the business arrives
in Ireland. Customers are amazed
to see a true example of ‘no frills’
1947 shopping. Because overheads
Aldi reveal another string are kept low, customers can benefit
to their bow: liquid soap which from amazing quality at low prices.
doesn’t need a ration coupon.
(They were the only retailers
for miles who stocked this.)
This business model
continues to work brilliantly.
The business wasn’t just With award-winning
surviving now – all these products and astonishing
strategies send their growth, we’re going from
turnover soaring. strength to strength.
02
EVERYDAY AMAZING
WHERE WE’LL
TAKE YOU.
Let’s be honest. You’ve heard plenty of campus gossip about
Aldi. ‘It’s really hard work. You’ll have loads of responsibility.’
Well, these things are true, but you need to check out the
other half of the story. We’re a responsible employer who
thrives on giving graduates unparalleled exposure, training
and support. We challenge our graduates because we want
them to do well, but we’ll be with you every step of the way.
So, if you’re willing to put the effort in, you can absolutely work
your way to the senior levels of Aldi. Which is an incredible
place to be. It’s worth knowing that most of our Directors
(even our CEO) started out as Area Managers.
03
UK and Ireland America
EVERYDAY AMAZING
We’ve got opportunities all over the In 1976, one year after our 500th
UK and Ireland, with 50 to 100 stores Aldi South store in Germany
in each region. Once you’re online, opened, Aldi US officially launched.
you can choose the region you’d It’s fair to say it’s going pretty well.
prefer to be based (although we After a recent expansion into
do ask for a bit of flexibility over the California, we now have over 1,800
locations you cover). stores across the United States.
Bathgate
Darlington
Bolton Goldthorpe
Naas
Neston Atherstone
Mitchelstown
Cardiff Chelmsford
Swindon Sheppey
WHERE COULD YOUR
CAREER TAKE YOU?
04
Germany China Australia
EVERYDAY AMAZING
Back in 1961, the Albrecht brothers Not many people know we’re in Asia, 91% of Aldi Australia’s fresh
split the business into two groups but here we are. And in 2012, we fruit and veg are grown within
– Aldi Nord (North) and Aldi Süd opened the Corporate Responsibility the country. Now that’s some
(South). Aldi Ireland is actually part Unit Asia in Hong Kong. Not only sustainable sourcing.
of the Aldi South group. does it realise our CR goals both in
the continent and across the whole
business, it also helps us forge closer
relationships with our suppliers.
Aldi is a discount retailer with global presence. We have
over 6,400 stores across 10 countries, and employ 138,800
people. So, we must be doing something right.
05
INDUSTRIAL PLACEMENT PROGRAMMES
I came to use my skills.
I left with
even more.
06
IN THIS SECTION
INDUSTRIAL PLACEMENT PROGRAMMES
INDUSTRIAL GENERAL 08
MANAGEMENT
PLACEMENT PLACEMENT
PROGRAMMES CORPORATE BUYING 13
PLACEMENT
Our Industrial Placement programmes have really WHAT ARE THE 16
taken off. We’ve always offered placements within our
stores for aspiring Area Managers. But now there’s BENEFITS LIKE?
also the opportunity to join our Corporate Buying
department in Naas, Co. Kildare.
HOW CAN I APPLY? 17
We need to be crystal clear about one thing though.
If you fancy a year off college, don’t apply to Aldi. These
placements are for passionate, brave, inquisitive students
who want to prove their worth. You’ll have done your
homework on Aldi and the retail challenges we face.
You’ll want to be part of our business from day one,
and you believe you can make it even better.
Whichever placement you choose, we’ll invest real time
in you. Throughout your placement, you’ll experience early
responsibility, intensive training and rare exposure to the
internal workings of Aldi. We’re a big fan of rotating our
students across different teams; it really demonstrates
how different operations fit together to ensure
a smooth-running business.
Just like everything at Aldi, the more you put in, the more
you’ll get in return. We want our managers to feel how
indispensable you are. We want you to go back to college YOU’LL GAIN
feeling like you’ve made a valid contribution to a thriving INSIGHT AND
global retailer. Together, we’ll make sure you have all the EXPERIENCE
opportunities you need to learn and showcase your skills. FROM THE
Yes, it’ll be demanding – but we reward our people extremely VERY BEST.
well. And, of course, you’ll have the chance to apply
for a permanent role after you graduate.
07
DAY ONE WEEKS 1-3 WEEKS 4-13 WEEK 14 WEEK 15 WEEKS 16-23
You’ll settle into The Area Manager will Time to roll up your Working alongside the A chance for You’ll shadow the
Aldi, sign your contract walk you through our sleeves and see exactly Area Manager, you’ll a breather on Store Manager
and meet the Store fast-moving operation what happens in our demonstrate your a well-earned, and experience
Operations Director who and why we’re doing so stores, from stacking new-found skills. You’ll one-week their challenging,
will take you through well in the marketplace. shelves to serving see stores from a fresh holiday. Enjoy… rewarding and
your induction. customers. perspective and what stimulating role.
goes into multi-site It’s about learning
management. to lead a successful
team and creating an
environment where
people feel really
motivated.
WEEK 24 WEEK 25 WEEKS 26-32 WEEK 33 WEEK 34 WEEK 35
You’ll be out and about Feet up and relax. More Store Holiday time already? Back to working with Logistics time. Efficiency
with an Area Manager, You deserve it. Management. It’s great Time flies at Aldi, the Area Manager has always been the
experiencing their day to be on the front line, particularly when you’re to gain insight and name of the game at Aldi
and all the different seeing how things learning so much. experience from the and a cornerstone of our
skills you need to do need to be run in such very best. success. At this point in
a great job. a fast-paced team your programme, you’ll
environment. learn everything from
streamlining distribution
to vehicle tracking and
routing. This is one of the
key pillars of retailing.
WEEK 36 WEEKS 37-42 WEEK 43 WEEKS 44-48 WEEK 49 WEEKS 50-52
Financial Administration. Now’s the time to put Kick back on another You’ll complete more Your last week with Well done, you’ve nearly
We’ve built our business all your knowledge holiday as you project work, but this the Area Manager will made it. Your final
on delivering quality together. You’ll be given reflect on how much time across Property help you fit all the project work will focus
products at low prices, a project brief that will you’ve learned and and Administration. pieces together. You’ll on Store Operations.
so who better to give outline proposed areas experienced so far. It’s another golden see how everything You’ll show us how
you advice and special for improvement across opportunity to works as a complete you can apply your
training on balancing Trading and Logistics. showcase your talents. (and extremely busy) knowledge in different
the books? It’s essential You can see your work business. business situations, and
you understand the have a long-lasting present your ideas to
fundamentals if you impact on regional (or the Directors.
want to make a name for even national) decisions.
yourself at Aldi. And this
is an invaluable part of
08
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your training.INDUSTRIAL PLACEMENT PROGRAMMES
INDUSTRIAL PLACEMENT PROGRAMMES
INDUSTRIAL PLACEMENT PROGRAMMES
Darragh, General
‘‘
You take each day
as it comes and
being able to react
‘‘
A good work
ethic is imperative
to becoming
to whatever pops an Area Manager.
Management
up is vital.
Placement I was hugely impressed by how well structured
the programme was, and I was also taken aback
by the positive culture within the company.
The store training is the best foundation for this
• University of Limerick I received sufficient help from two friendly
A placement like no other.
role. Because you get to see how challenging the
work is, you can empathise with the store staff while and experienced teams while in-store, and had
• Bachelor of Business Studies
Amazing.
gaining a vast amount of knowledge. The level of workbooks and an online interface to support
• 2018 responsibility exceeded my expectations, especially my learning. I was also given a mentor who was
when you’re responsible for running a store on more than happy to answer any questions I had.”
your own. It’s challenging, rewarding work
and you never know what the day will bring.”
‘‘ Aldi gave me the
When you do an Industrial Placement at Aldi, you get
a real insight not just into everyone’s work ethic, but also
GENERAL most amazing
of the whole business itself. Now I’ve finished, I feel that I have
a much greater knowledge of the retail industry, and picked
MANAGEMENT insight into how
up some vital management skills – which I don’t think I would
have got anywhere else. It’s really helped me become a lot
Emer, Area Manager
• University College Cork
Seán, Area Manager
• University College Cork
PLACEMENT
more confident in my own ability and decision making. • Masters in Management
they operate. I’d definitely recommend the Industrial Placement
programme. It really develops you as a person,
• Commerce Degree
• Former Industrial
and Marketing
• Former Industrial
This is a fast-paced introduction into the reality while also giving you the skills to potentially become Placement student, Placement student,
of Aldi: how we tick, what we’re made of, how an Area Manager someday.” joined Aldi in 2015 joined Aldi in 2016
we’ve transformed into one of the world’s most
successful retailers. The placements can vary
in duration across 6, 9 or 12 months depending
on the relevant degree discipline, but this is
roughly what you can expect. Ready?
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‘‘
Darragh, General
Management
Placement
• University of Limerick
• Bachelor of Business Studies
• 2018
‘‘
You have to On top of the responsibility, Aldi gave me a real,
in-depth view of what it takes to manage one of
be proactive
Ireland’s fastest-growing retailers. But what stood
out to me most during my placement were the
structured reviews with my mentor. It just shows
about learning. how supportive Aldi are. I also noticed how crucial
working as part of a team is to the smooth running
of the day-to-day business. It gives everyone from
stores to Head Office great motivation, which sets
such a great example. And as new targets had to
be met every day, I was fortunate enough to exercise
my management and leaderships skills throughout
my placement.”
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CORPORATE
BUYING
PLACEMENT
(Based in Naas, Co. Kildare)
From source
This isn’t just about ‘Buying’. You’ll experience a large corporate
environment that touches every aspect of the product lifecycle:
to shelf.
Corporate Responsibility (CR), Quality Assurance, PR &
Marketing, Merchandising and Category Management. All
areas link closely together, so you’ll get to see them all before
specialising in one. Take CR, for example, and you’ll work with
the team that’s involved in coming up with new processes and
business change, inspired by making a difference to the planet.
It’s real-life business experience that will stretch your thinking
and question your lifestyle choices as you help a global business
implement social and environmental solutions. Corporate Buying
is a busy environment with rapidly changing priorities, lots of
juggling and plenty of problem-solving. We’ll provide you with
great opportunities and responsibilities and, as a high-calibre
student (from a Food Science related discipline), you’ll apply your
knowledge to real-life business situations. Ideally, you’ll be the
kind of person who gets themselves noticed by building strong
relationships and by being confident in your fresh ideas.
13INDUSTRIAL PLACEMENT PROGRAMMES
Donelle,
Corporate Buying
Placement
• University College Cork
• Food Marketing &
Entrepreneurship
• 2018
‘‘ Aldi made me feel My Industrial Placement was really challenging, but also
extremely rewarding. Immediately I could see that I was
so welcome from
surrounded by likeminded, hardworking people. Aldi also gave
me huge responsibility from the outset, and the freedom to use
my own initiative. I love that there’s never a shortage of people
my very first day. to turn to for help or advice. And the regular one-to-one sessions
with my team leader always made sure I was on track. I’ve had
some amazing experiences throughout my placement. I got to
attend and organise multiple events, participate in sampling
sessions, take part in the staff summer event, travel all over
Ireland to visit multiple stores… the list just goes on! One of the
main things I’ve learnt this year is to strongly believe in and
pursue my ideas. For any hard-working student who wants to
develop and prepare themselves for the ‘real business world’,
I couldn’t recommend Aldi highly enough.”
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Avelina,
Corporate Buying
Placement
• University College Cork
• Food Marketing &
Entrepreneurship
• 2018
‘‘
The experience
My time in Aldi’s Head Office was so invaluable. From
corporate buying, to logistics and store operations, I got
I gained in this
an amazing insight into how the whole organisation
operates. And I learnt the external workings of the
business world, which only experience can teach you.
rapidly growing From day one, I had an intense training programme
that helped me properly prepare for my role. I was then
family-run assigned a number of different projects throughout
the six months. The responsibilities and tasks I was
business has given allowed me to showcase my teamwork and
management skills in a real business environment.
been amazing. However, one of the most rewarding parts of my
placement was having the chance to apply my
knowledge from university. It’s really given me what
I need for my final year at university.”
15There’s always a bit
INDUSTRIAL PLACEMENT PROGRAMMES
of give and take.
In return, you’ll receive…
€30,000 per annum, The chance to apply 4 weeks’
pro rata for the time for a permanent role holiday allowance,
you spend with us. after graduation. pro rata for the time
you spend with us.
Let’s get the basics right.
2:1
HOW TO APPLY
You’re working towards a
We offer one of the best programmes
around and things can get quite
competitive. But if you’re right for our
business, you’ll see this as your first
challenge. Please contact your
Careers Service for information You have the right
(in any degree discipline for on how to apply. to work in Ireland.
the General Management
placement programme).
(For the Corporate Buying General Management applicants will
placement, you’ll be studying a need to be able to travel to the stores
Food Science related degree.) in which they will be training.
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HOW CAN I APPLY?
Step one Step two
You can apply through your Careers Service, The final stage is an assessment
but be warned, this is a very competitive which could be one-to-one or as part
scheme. Positions are filled quickly, of a group. So make sure you’ve done
so the sooner you apply, the better. your homework.
For more information please visit,
aldirecruitment.ie/industrial-placements
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Give it everything.
We’ll give
you more.
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GRADUATE AREA MANAGER PROGRAMME
GRADUATE WHERE WILL I FIT IN? 20
AREA MANAGER WHAT WILL I BE DOING? 21
PROGRAMME
WHAT CAN I EXPECT 22
IN MY FIRST YEAR?
All of our graduates follow the stores route and join
our Area Manager Programme. It’s the perfect introduction
WHAT HAPPENS 24
to our business and a superb foundation for your future
success. You’ll get to know exactly how we operate,
IN YEAR TWO
how the team works, and how your actions will contribute AND BEYOND?
to Aldi. And the best bit? You’ll receive incredible support
throughout your training with a dedicated mentor
and regular one-to-one sessions with some really HOW CAN I DEVELOP 26
talented colleagues.
AFTER THAT?
HOW ABOUT AN 28
INTERNATIONAL
SECONDMENT?
YOU’LL GET STUCK WHAT QUALITIES 30
INTO STORE LIFE.
IT’S THE BEST WAY ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
TO UNDERSTAND
YOUR COLLEAGUES
AND THE CHALLENGES WHAT ARE THE 32
THEY FACE. BENEFITS LIKE?
HOW CAN I APPLY? 33
1912
GRADUATE AREA MANAGER PROGRAMME
As an Area Manager,
We’re
divided
into you’ll report to the
twelve Store Operations Director
regions.
Each region has
its own Head Office
led by:
and look after the people,
processes, efficiencies and targets
a Managing a Group
Director of Directors
an Administration team.
of three or four stores.
WHERE WILL I FIT IN?
The Store Managers (and their
Each region has its own Regional
team of Assistant and Deputy
Distribution Centre (RDC) which
Managers plus Store Assistants)
takes care of the flow of goods.
will look to you for leadership.
We also have our
Corporate Head
Office, based in our You’ll be the link between
Atherstone region. these stores and the warehouse
teams back at the RDC.
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It’s just you, your ambition
(and some
world-class
training).
WHAT WILL to taking control of processes and identifying ways to hit
I BE DOING?
ambitious targets. There’s an awful lot to learn and you’ll
adapt to new situations on a daily basis.
The whole time, you’ll experience mind-stretching
The Area Manager Programme’s gained a reputation retail challenges that will sharpen your commercial edge
for being challenging. And rightly so. We’ll give you an and turn you into a brilliant leader. We see ourselves as a
enormous amount of responsibility very early on. family, so there’s always someone around to offer a helping
So while the first few weeks are spent getting to know your hand or useful advice. The important thing to remember is
colleagues, our business model and the ins and outs of we want you to do well. And with the training from a global
store life (and yes, you will be stacking shelves), by week retailer, you’ll be equipped to conquer any challenge.
15 you’ll have had the keys to at least one store. You’ll be In fact, you’ll be ready to start a rewarding and
in charge: that means everything from motivating a team long-lasting Aldi career.
21DAY ONE WEEKS 1-2 WEEKS 3-13 WEEK 14 WEEKS 15-24
You’ll meet your An experienced Time to roll up your sleeves. You’ll have a week’s We’ll give you the keys
Directors and your new colleague will help you You’ll be stacking shelves holiday to relax, absorb to a store. Once the
boss. They’ll outline exactly get to grips with the Area with colleagues, getting all that knowledge and detailed training’s done,
what’s expected from you Manager role and they’ll to know our products, think about the great you’ll take ownership
and prepare you for the become your mentor finding out about customer start you’ve made at Aldi. over a set list of
year ahead. throughout your training. service and learning our responsibilities. Then it’s
unique approach to store time to put theory into
management. With a practice within the store
week’s holiday squeezed environment.
in. Phew.
WEEKS 25-28 WEEK 29 WEEKS 30-34 WEEK 35 WEEKS 36-37
Taking charge of your own Phew. Another breather. You’ll spend the next Bit of a change now as Our huge network of stores
€multi-million business The programme’s really five weeks learning the you visit workshops relies on a range of support
for a three-week cover, gathering pace now ins and outs of the Area hosted by our regional operations. During your
you’ll plan the rota, order so it’s important to Manager role, with plenty experts. You’ll get to Regional Office Training,
over 1,700 products and re-charge your batteries of support from your know everything from you’ll get to know our
manage your own team. and just chill out for Aldi mentor. Health & Safety and HR Accounts, Trading and
You’ll then spend a week a week. processes, to Ordering Business Administration
getting ready to present and Availability. teams and the kind of
your achievements to the issues they handle.
Store Operations Director.
WEEK 38 WEEKS 39-45 WEEK 46 WEEKS 47-51 WEEK 52
It’s holiday time again. During the next seven Some more rest, Ready to look after an It’s time for your final
A chance to reflect on weeks, you’ll be assessed happy in the knowledge area? This is five weeks review and we’ll look at
the huge amount you’ve on a variety of technical that you’re near the of in-at-the-deep-end how far you’ve come. By
finish line.
learned and feel very tasks, as well as your exposure to life as an Area now, you should be full
proud of yourself. leadership ability. Mixing Manager. You’ll cover for of confidence as you take
the two is vital for your your colleagues while responsibility for your
development, so you can they’re on holiday and own group of stores.
motivate and engage the really put your skills to
teams around you. the test.
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GRADUATE AREA MANAGER PROGRAMME
GRADUATE AREA MANAGER PROGRAMME
WHAT HAPPENS Seán, Store
IN YEAR TWO Operations Director
AND BEYOND? • University of Limerick
• Business Degree
‘‘
• Joined Aldi in 2010
It’s critical to be organised • Currently on secondment in Australia
A year like no other.
As a fully-fledged Area Manager, thriving in
a culture of pace and responsibility, you’re
and efficient. It’s about
Amazing.
completely ready for the next challenge.
During years two, three and beyond, you’ll maximising your time
be taking your area and running it your
way. Yes there are targets to meet and
in store so you can
look after your team
‘‘
processes to follow but, beyond that, your
diary is your diary. And everything you do and be a positive influence.
As a business,
will impact on how the area performs. The Area Manager Programme’s very detailed from the very first
day. And the training updates play a vital role. When you’re an
It’s a challenging, rewarding role – with really
Aldi places a lot
operational Area Manager, you have updates with your Store
motivated people on every team. Results are tangible,
Operations Director each month, which are like mini Performance
and there’s the freedom to make your own decisions,
WHAT CAN I EXPECT
Reviews and focus on development areas. But this doesn’t end
with unwavering support from colleagues. There are all
kinds of challenges, from monitoring KPIs and auditing of emphasis on when you complete the graduate programme. Aldi’s always
researching and creating new programmes to ensure we deliver
IN MY FIRST YEAR? training and
functions to the ongoing recruitment and development
the best possible training in an ever-changing industry.”
Paul, Area Manager of your store teams. Plus, we’re constantly improving
development.
the working environment and our customer service.
•N
ational University
The Area Manager team are so experienced, and if you
So what might your first year hold in store for you? It can vary of Ireland Galway
encounter a problem, it’s likely they’ve had similar
but we thought it would be helpful to show you the kind of • Science Degree issues. So they’re always on hand to offer advice
challenges you can expect. Not to mention all the support • Joined Aldi in 2014 or assistance.”
and encouragement you’ll have along the way. So, deep
breath, let’s see what you’re made of…
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GRADUATE
HOW CAN
I DEVELOP
PLACEMENT
MANAGER
AFTER THAT? Become the link between the Aldi Academy –
the team responsible for all Recruitment, Training
PROGRAMMES
and HR Administration – and your local region.
PROGRAMME
Development is all about learning, putting PROJECT AREA MANAGER
yourself in new situations and rising to any
challenge. Which is why, after a few years,
we offer high-performing Area Managers the Roll out new training
chance to take on a specialist secondment initiatives nationally to
up-skill store colleagues.
within a totally new area.
You might find yourself leading people
in Logistics, managing business-changing
projects alongside our Academy, or heading up
a team in Head Office. You could even become Raise your profile, while
impacting more of the
an Area Manager in a different country. business than ever before.
Lasting 18-24 months, all of our secondments
are an amazing opportunity to learn more
about our business, and yourself.
Develop more people than
ever by implementing
training for colleagues
throughout the region.
26GRADUATE AREA MANAGER PROGRAMME
Move into Head Office,
and lead a whole new Take on a secondment
team focused on in Europe, the US or
specialist projects. even Australia.
Start with rotations
around different
corporate teams, getting
to know how Head Office
operates and connects
with the rest of Aldi.
CORPORATE AREA MANAGER INTERNATIONAL SECONDMENT
Work with external suppliers, Discover different customer
using their skills and expertise habits and how it affects our
to bring projects to life and global business.
broaden your knowledge.
Discover the inner workings Implement your
of Aldi, and take on training knowledge to improve
and development different to a whole new Area.
anywhere else in the business.
Shape the strategy of
your department, and Push yourself personally,
see your ideas impact immersing yourself into a
the whole business. completely new culture.
Pick up a new way of
working, taking on the skills
Push yourself out of your comfort
and knowledge of colleagues
zone, and develop an even
operating in a totally
deeper understanding of how
different marketplace.
our whole business works.
27GRADUATE AREA MANAGER PROGRAMME
HOW ABOUT AN
INTERNATIONAL
SECONDMENT?
After a couple of years
on the programme,
you may have the chance
to go on secondment
‘‘
When we expanded across all
five states, including New York
City and Downtown Boston,
I was right there at the coalface.
What an opportunity.
in Europe, the US I was seconded to ‘South Windsor’, one of the US divisional
offices which looks after stores across five states. Aldi were
or even Australia. extremely supportive as I planned my departure, helping
to arrange my visas and travel arrangements. They also
offered plenty of insight into my new area. On arrival, there
was even more support: a thorough orientation, help with
accommodation, bank accounts and phones, plus some
mentoring from a local colleague. Aldi was in its infancy
in the greater New England area but experiencing huge
David, Buying Director growth. I went from working in Dundalk Co. Louth to
• University of interviewing staff for Queens, New York. Amazing.”
Newcastle upon Tyne
• Engineering Degree
• Joined Aldi in 2006
28GRADUATE AREA MANAGER PROGRAMME
The more I do,
the better
my future
looks.
29GRADUATE AREA MANAGER PROGRAMME
You’ll need to switch
things up a gear.
Ready?
WHAT QUALITIES ARE
or complex. You’re positive, make things happen and
love working with a supportive team around you.
Your academic achievements will tell us that you have
WE LOOKING FOR? intelligence and commitment. Now we need you to
switch into a different gear, with a practical, business-
We do have a specific culture. Aldi is a well-managed, focused mindset that’s determined to achieve results.
efficient business and everyone works in harmony to achieve
great things. It’s also rather refreshing as people know what’s
expected of them. Wherever you’re based, you’ll have an If you’re applying to be a Graduate Area Manager,
appreciation of your role within the bigger picture. you’ll have (or be working towards) a minimum of:
• 2:1 in any degree discipline
Aldi is built on the feisty determination of our people. • An Irish driving licence
It’s about never giving up; always striving for better, smarter
• The right to work in Ireland
and simpler ways of doing things. We’re a business with
integrity: we’re fair to our partners and suppliers, and
everything we do is for the benefit of the customer.
Closing date for applications is November 30th 2018.
You’ll need to be that person who’s happy to roll their sleeves Positions are filled quickly so the sooner you apply,
up and get on with every task, no matter how challenging the better.
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Billy,
Buying Director
• University College Cork
• Commerce Degree
• Joined Aldi in 2005
‘‘
People with a strong
There’s a really strong work ethic at Aldi, which focuses on
treating people right while delivering simple solutions and
work ethic, good
results on a consistent basis. It helps to make sure that there’s a
secure future for everyone in our business. The Area Manager
role offers a lot of responsibility and opportunity to learn from
interpersonal skills an early stage. I picked up a broad range of management skills
and was influenced heavily by my peers and leaders – which
and a common sense definitely helped develop my management skills. My career has
really progressed since the programme. I became the Trading
approach to things Director within the Mitchelstown Regional Distribution Centre,
and I’m now a Buying Director within the Corporate Buying team
do well in the Aldi based in Naas Co. Kildare.”
environment.
31GRADUATE AREA MANAGER PROGRAMME
61k+
€61,000 starting A fully expensed Your own €multi-million
salary (which Audi A4 (from day one, business. As soon as you’re ready,
rises to €99,600 so you’ll need a you’ll take full responsibility
after four years). full driving licence). for three or four stores.
The reward is the experience.
But these are
rather great too.
With a dedicated Health & Lifestyle package Learning shouldn’t end after Opportunities
mentor from day one, including a pension scheme, your Area Manager Programme. to travel the world
you’ll get the support you five weeks’ holiday, private In fact, you’ll get development with a European
need to achieve your healthcare (after six months) opportunities throughout or International
full potential. and life assurance. your Aldi career. Secondment.
32GRADUATE AREA MANAGER PROGRAMME
HOW CAN Step one
I APPLY? You’ll need to complete an online
application and various tests that
will assess your judgement and
your analytical skills.
If you’re a graduate applying
aldirecruitment.ie/apply
for the Area Manager Programme,
it’s a five-step application and
selection process.
Step two Step three
You’ll then be sent a link to complete an Lights, camera, action. It’s all about you.
online psychometric test. This has been This is a chance to impress us in a five-
designed to measure your core skills and minute video called ‘Who am I?’. Show us
personal qualities, as well as to see if you’re a determined, charismatic leader
we’re right for each other. who we couldn’t do without. We’ve included
some helpful film clips on our website
aldirecruitment.ie/graduate
Step four Step five
Group Assessment is hard. You’ve got If you’ve passed everything else,
to work as a team, but still let us know that you’ll then have an interview with
you’ve done your homework about Aldi the Regional Managing Director.
and that you’re a natural leader. It’s a fair If successful, you will then progress
and consistent process, but make your to a final interview with members
presence known! of the Regional Director team.
33GRADUATE AREA MANAGER PROGRAMME
The training
developed my skills,
and made me
a real leader.
34GRADUATE AREA MANAGER PROGRAMME
You’ve made a good start.
But this is just the beginning.
‘‘ You learn very quickly
how to prioritise and
work efficiently.
When it came to the Aldi Training Programme,
‘‘ The skills you learn
now will stay with
you forever.
You’ll need a lot of dedication and discipline
I had to really step up. My background’s in theatre at Aldi. Ambitious and hardworking people are
and I had no business experience, so it was intense. easy to find here, so the training really teaches
Yet that worked for me. I felt we covered the kind you to up your game. The leadership and people
of everyday challenges we’d face in the future. management skills I developed during those
It also helped that I had a great mentor who first six months have never left me, and helped
I could bounce ideas off.” me when I moved up to a Director role.”
Aoife, Buying Director
Killian, Store Operations Director
• University College Dublin
• University College Cork
• Drama Studies and
• Commerce Degree
Performance Degree
• Joined Aldi in 2010
• Joined Aldi in 2008
35We’re Aldi. And we’re like no other.
The question is, are you?
There are a lot of opportunities at Aldi. And if you’re willing to roll up
your sleeves and give it your all, the end of the programme could be
the start of a long-lasting and rewarding Aldi career. Amazing.
APPLY NOW
aldirecruitment.ie/graduate
aldirecruitment.ie/industrial-placements
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