Assistant Grocery Manager

Shaw’s and Star Market; Wiscasset (ME); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Associate discounts

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, 401k

Time off

Training and career development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking an Assistant Grocery Department Manager to lead daily department operations, drive sales, and deliver an exceptional shopping experience. You will ensure in‑stock conditions, accurate pricing, and strong merchandising standards while coaching a team of associates in a fast-paced store setting.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, planogram execution, and adherence to food safety and company standards, with opportunities for growth within a large retail network.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a grocery department or similar leadership role.
• Strong customer-service focus and communication skills.
• Ability to manage in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Grocery Department operations with focus on service and readiness.
• Ensure in‑stock levels, pricing accuracy, and on-shelf presentation.
• Assist with planograms, promotions, and seasonal transitions.
• Monitor inventory, orders, and shrink to minimize waste.
• Coach, schedule, and develop associates; support the Grocery Manager.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Provide excellent customer service and resolve escalations.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Merchandising

Operational excellence

Coaching and training

Job description

Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership career? Join us for an exciting opportunity as an Assistant Grocery Department Manager, where operational excellence, merchandising execution, and customer service come together.

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for team-focused managers who are passionate about people, performance, and creating a great shopping experience. As an Assistant Grocery Department Manager, you will help oversee all daily operations of the Grocery Department, drive sales and profitability, and ensure strong in‑stock conditions, accurate pricing, and high merchandising standards. This role offers a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment where your leadership directly impacts store success.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well‑being starts with strong team support and consistency on the sales floor. Bring your passion for teamwork, merchandising, and operational excellence to a role where you set the pace, support your associates, and ensure customers can rely on a full, fresh, and well‑organized Grocery Department every day.

Main Responsibilities

• Help oversee daily operations of the Grocery Department with a focus on customer service, sales, and department readiness
• Deliver friendly, prompt, and knowledgeable customer service and resolve customer concerns professionally
• Ensure shelves, displays, and aisles are clean, full, front‑faced, and merchandised to company standards
• Assist with executing planograms, promotional sets, seasonal transitions, and weekly ad merchandising
• Assist with managing orders, inventory levels, product rotation, and backroom organization
• Assist with monitoring shrink and implementing procedures to reduce waste and loss
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, safety, and operational standards
• Assist with training, coaching, scheduling, and developing grocery associates while fostering a positive team environment
• Perform Grocery Department duties as needed and assume responsibility for department operations in the absence of the Grocery Manager

Soft Skills

• Strong customer‑service focus with a visible team presence
• Effective communication, coaching, and team‑building skills
• Strong organization, prioritization, and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment

Competencies

• Grocery merchandising and planogram execution
• Inventory management, ordering, and shrink control
• Labor planning, scheduling, and performance management
• Operational standards, food safety, and compliance execution

Knowledge

• Grocery product flow, rotation, and inventory control
• Retail merchandising and promotional execution
• Store systems and ordering tools

Abilities

• Ability to analyze sales, labor, and inventory data to drive results
• Ability to train, coach, and develop associates
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry products and work in coolers and freezers
• Travel requirements: None
• Other requirements: Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays; reliable attendance; compliance with company safety policies and Code of Business Conduct

We Also Provide a Variety Of Benefits Including

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well‑being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

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