We're a leading global retailer and one of the world's largest privately owned companies.

We have over 7,000 stores worldwide and are expanding throughout Europe, North America and Australia.

We opened our first store in the UK in 1990 and in Ireland in 1999 and since then have grown rapidly, opening some 300 plus stores the length and breadth of both countries.

Prospects for the future are hugely exciting as we continue our major investment in new stores, logistics and most importantly, people.

At Aldi only the best will do. It’s a philosophy that has made us a driving force in retail. And now we’re looking for outstanding graduates to embark on our Area Manager Graduate Training Programme, born leaders possessing the drive and ambition to succeed in a demanding and fast-paced environment. All in return for a market leading rewards package including a starting salary of £40k plus car and fantastic career prospects.

But our doors are not just open to graduates. We’re equally keen to hear from career changers, frustrated candidates who have hit a plateau and are now looking for fresh challenges to get their career back on track.

Are you a high achiever with the leadership skills and strength of character to continue shaping the Aldi global success story?

In a rapidly changing business and global environment we need flexible attitudes to continue at the forefront of retailing, whilst change is exciting we ensure our key principles remain constant.

The most important element in our success is our people, identifying and recruiting the brightest stars then committing to develop them to their full potential. We’re looking for high calibre individuals with the desire to be given a challenging environment that will allow them to demonstrate their skills and abilities.

We expect a great deal from our Area Managers and in return offer them something special. If you’re looking for a demanding training programme, the leading rewards package and fantastic prospects then apply to us, take the opportunity to shine.

There are fabulous prospects for personal development, based on your ability rather than time scales. We’re truly talking fast track here.

Shine as an Area Manager and you'll have every chance of a directorship within five years; with opportunities in store operations, logistics, trading, financial administration, property and central buying.

Our Area Management Programme covers the full spectrum of retail management from store operations and trading to administration, from logistics to property management. Running for approximately a year, it will be one of the most intensive working periods of your life.

Within weeks, you'll be managing a store and when you're ready, up to six stores - effectively running your own multi-million pound business. No other retailer offers so much responsibility so quickly. There are opportunities for 2 years' secondment in Europe or further afield. £40k and an Audi A4 from day one, with the opportunity for a directorship within 5 years.