It appears that these DM in training positions require that one is willing to train and then move anywhere in the country that the company requires once the year is done. So they're going to move the more experienced people to open the new markets, then put the new people in old established markets. And remember that Target and other retailers have had practices for years where a degree is required but experience is optional since they know they can pay far less to an inexperienced person and train them without any "bad habits" and "well at Kmart we did it this way" and such. That is also typical practice of many retailers to require experience in designated areas and relocate the inexperienced rookies which is unfortunate, for example it is rare to see one promoted within California at national chains because the difficulty of operating is perceived to be extra high (especially because of legal compliance issues that they have to be trained on). Meanwhile they might designate Alabama or Indiana or other markets in flyover country as the "starter" markets for new promotes and new hires. So basically unless you're willing to move to a place like that you're never going to be promoted into upper management.veteran+ wrote: ↑May 2nd, 2024, 9:07 am This rookie DM smells a bit like F&E....................what could go wrong?
No matter the cookie cutter format (very F&E) you need seasoned folks (well versed in the local market) to establish a NEW Brand.
F&E did not even want grocery retail experience at first. That changed of course and the only stores that did well were run by experienced grocers. The top 5 stores were run by the most experienced grocers.
Good luck with that Aldi.
Also it appears upon further research that Aldi has followed this model for decades as they grew from a few dozen stores to thousands in the US, so it must work for them. I have to guess that because of their proprietary operations, systems etc. that they would have a lot of difficulty integrating managers from a traditional grocer into their company as they just don't do things the same way at all, nor do they pay as well as traditional grocers.