ALDI
ALDI Graduate
- Name: Kyle Kalsow
- Position: Area Manager
- Degree: Bachelor of Commerce
- Age: 24
Kyle Kalsow joined the ALDI Graduate Area Manager Program in 2006. He is now responsible for an area encompassing three stores. The training and development Kyle received at ALDI placed him in great stead for a longstanding career with one of Australia’s fastest growing retailers. more
With more than 175 stores now operating in Australia and over 7,000 worldwide, ALDI is a global leader in the retail industry. One of the world’s largest and most successful privately owned companies, ALDI continues to go from strength to strength.
Who are we?
ALDI is an international success story that spans across Europe, the USA and Australia. Originating from a tiny store in Germany owned by two brothers, ALDI has grown to be a leader in its field in 50 years.
Exceptional quality and outstanding value is our guarantee, it is the key to our success and what distinguishes us from our competitors. The main reason ALDI remains a leader in its field is our people. We put a great deal of importance into the development of our employees and offer working conditions that are widely considered to be among the best in the retailing industry. Our Area Managers start on an excellent salary with other incentives including a fully maintained company car and fast track development programs. ALDI people are ambitious, confident and energetic self-starters with excellent communication skills who enjoy making their own decisions and thrive on achieving results.
What we offer graduates
Our commitment to real and sustained personal development starts on day one. We want you to retain a thorough understanding of the core business and to ensure this, the initial training you will receive will be intensive, pragmatic and very hands on. As a graduate, you will be given the opportunity to work alongside and learn from the best in the industry and will gain valuable experience in all aspects of the profession, from recruiting to overseeing store management. Within a year, you will be responsible for a group of stores and all of their operational requirements. Moving up to a senior management position is encouraged as ALDI prefers to promote internally when possible, further indication of our commitment to the career development of our employees. A combination of your performance and the right blend of skills will see you on a fast track program with opportunities at Director level in Store Operations, Corporate Buying, Logistics, Property Development, Administration and Finance and Purchasing. ALDI is seeking high achieving graduates (Degree mandatory) to undertake the Management Development Program. You will be customer focused and will have the ability to inspire, motivate and lead your team, you think on your feet, use your own initiative and most importantly — you’re proactive. Your dedication to your career and drive to succeed will support you during your training program and see you through what will be a steep curve, but the rewards you will receive from your chosen field will be remarkable.
