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A Placement year at Aldi | Jake's experience

By Aldi
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You might have heard of Cuthbert, and we are sure you will have heard about Kevin. But have you heard that we also offer Retail Management Placements here at Aldi?

A year in industry is a great way to see how a company works and during your time with us you’ll experience real responsibility. Fast rotations across Store and office environments will give you a breath-taking snapshot of our business and the skills you need to succeed. What will you do when you’re handed the keys and told: “You’re in charge“? Well, hear from Area Manager Jake about his time on his Placement:

I started training in Store as a Store Assistant and quickly learnt the skills needed to be a Store Manager and run the Store as my own. I led a team of up to 40 members of staff in a Store which had a turnover of over £400,000 a week! This was a big task at only 21 years old, but by having this level of exposure I felt like I had a direct impact on the success of the Store and Aldi, whilst getting to improve my own skills and abilities. I would highly recommend the Placement to any individual who is interested in management roles and the Area Manager Graduate Programme. My Placement with Aldi opened so many doors and provided me with exciting opportunities.

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Jake, Area Manager   

And he is right! If you have worked hard and are recommended by your Direct Leader, you could return to Aldi as an Area Manager once you Graduate. And with Placements in various locations across the UK, what are you waiting for? Take the first step and apply today.   

What we'll offer you:

  • £23,375 for the 12 months you spend with us
  • 4 weeks holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
  • The chance to apply for a permanent role after graduation

Do you think you've got what it takes? Find out more by checking out their profile here.