Assistant Store Director

Albertsons Companies; Durant (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Earned wage access

Associate discounts

Health benefits

Paid time off

Career development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Albertsons Companies seeks an Assistant Store Director to partner with the Store Director in leading all store operations and driving sales performance.

You will coach department leaders, manage daily activities, ensure excellent customer service, maintain standards, and uphold compliance and safety programs while developing a high-performing team. This role requires strong leadership and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience leading store operations and teams in a retail environment.
• Ability to drive sales performance and customer experience.
• Strong coaching, hiring, onboarding and staff development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop department managers and associates.
• Oversee daily store operations and ensure standards are met.
• Foster a customer-first culture and high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• Support achievement of sales, profit and expense targets.
• Ensure compliance with policies, safety regulations, and asset protection.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Customer service

Training & development

Staffing

Job description

Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand! At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand! At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

Position Summary

The Assistant Store Director supports the Store Director in leading all aspects of store operations, driving sales performance, ensuring an excellent customer experience, maintaining compliance with company policies, and developing high-performing teams. This role serves as a key member of store leadership and is responsible for overseeing daily operations, coaching department leaders, and ensuring operational excellence throughout the store.

Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Development

• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding store associates.
• Provide leadership, direction, and coaching to department managers and associates.
• Promote employee engagement, accountability, and a positive workplace culture.
• Conduct performance discussions and support associate development plans.
• Ensure staffing levels support business needs and customer service expectations.
• Lead by example and model company values and expected behaviors.

Store Operations

• Support the execution of daily store operations across all departments.
• Monitor sales, labor, productivity, and operational metrics.
• Ensure operational standards are consistently executed throughout the store.
• Oversee opening, closing, and manager-on-duty responsibilities.
• Coordinate store activities to support sales growth and operational efficiency.
• Address customer concerns and resolve escalated issues professionally.

Customer Experience

• Foster a customer-first culture focused on exceptional service.
• Ensure stores maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, and presentation.
• Monitor customer feedback and implement improvement opportunities.
• Support community outreach and local store engagement initiatives.

Financial Performance

• Assist in achieving sales, profit, and expense targets.
• Monitor labor budgets and scheduling practices.
• Review operational reports and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support inventory management and shrink reduction efforts.
• Drive accountability for department financial performance.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety regulations, and health standards.
• Maintain a safe working environment for associates and customers.
• Support compliance with hiring, onboarding, labor, and employment requirements.
• Ensure execution of asset protection and loss prevention programs.
• Assist with emergency response procedures and business continuity efforts.

Merchandising & Inventory Management

• Support execution of merchandising programs and promotional activities.
• Ensure departments maintain in-stock conditions and inventory accuracy.
• Monitor product quality, freshness, and presentation standards.
• Collaborate with department leaders to achieve merchandising goals.

We Also Provide a Variety Of Benefits Including

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• 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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