Assistant Store Director

Socket.dev; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly wages

Access to earned wages via Stream

Associate discounts

Health and wellbeing benefits (Medical

Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay

Training and career development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Grocery Department Manager to lead day-to-day operations across Dairy, Frozen Foods, and Beer/Liquor. You will drive sales, profitability, and exceptional customer service while guiding department managers and store associates.

Responsibilities include staffing, training, merchandising, inventory control, and ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards. A strong customer-focused mindset and leadership presence are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent customer service and relationship-building abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead across all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of safety, sanitation, and inventory standards.
• Experience with budgeting and labor management.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Grocery Department to meet sales, profitability, and service goals.
• Provide leadership to department managers and store associates in the Store Director's absence.
• Ensure merchandise is stocked, priced, rotated, merchandised, and compliant.
• Monitor inventory levels, orders, shrink, and counts; manage reclamation processes.
• Coach and develop department staff; schedule and performance management.
• Participate in recruiting, hiring, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions.
• Analyze sales, labor, and financial metrics; implement productivity improvements.
• Address customer concerns and maintain positive vendor relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Professionalism & composure

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Business/Retail Management education

Tools

Retail operations knowledge

Inventory & shrink control

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.

Main responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Grocery Department, including Dairy, Frozen Foods, and Beer/Liquor, to achieve sales, profitability, and customer service objectives.
• Support overall store operations and provide leadership to department managers and store associates in the absence of the Store Director.
• Ensure merchandise is properly stocked, priced, rotated, merchandised, and maintained in compliance with company quality, safety, sanitation, and inventory standards.
• Monitor inventory levels, manage product ordering, control shrink, and oversee inventory counts and reclamation processes.
• Lead, coach, train, schedule, and develop department associates to ensure excellent customer service and operational performance.
• Participate in recruiting, hiring, performance management, disciplinary actions, and succession planning while fostering a positive work environment
• Analyze sales, labor, and financial performance metrics, and implement plans to improve productivity, sales growth, and profitability.
• Resolve customer concerns, maintain positive vendor relationships, and promote a culture of exceptional customer service throughout the store.

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

• Soft skills:
  • Strong leadership and team development skills.
  • Excellent customer service and relationship-building abilities.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work across all levels of the organization.
  • Conflict resolution and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Competencies:
  • Retail operations management.
  • Team leadership, coaching, and performance management.
  • Inventory control and merchandising execution.
  • Financial acumen, including profit and loss management.
  • Workforce scheduling and labor management.
  • Operational planning and execution.
  • Policy, safety, and regulatory compliance.
  • Customer experience management.
• Knowledge:
  • Knowledge of retail grocery operations and merchandising practices.
  • Understanding of inventory management and shrink control.
  • Knowledge of profit and loss statements, budgeting, and key business metrics.
  • Familiarity with employment laws, workplace practices, and personnel policies.
  • Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.
  • Working knowledge of state and federal regulations related to retail operations.
  • Proficiency with basic math, accounting principles, and computer software applications.
• Abilities:
  • Ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve sales and operational goals.
  • Ability to identify business opportunities and implement short- and long-term plans.
  • Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced retail environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining operational standards.
  • Ability to lift, push, pull, and maneuver products and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and assist in various store functions as needed.
  • Ability to respond effectively to emergency situations and operational challenges.
• Educational requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Additional education in Business, Retail Management, or a related field preferred.
  • Equivalent combination of education and extensive retail management experience will be considered.
• Other requirements:
  • Extensive retail management experience, preferably in grocery or food retail operations.
  • Availability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Regular and reliable attendance.
  • Ability to work in a temperature-controlled retail environment with occasional exposure to outdoor conditions and refrigerated/freezer areas.
  • Commitment to maintaining company standards for safety, grooming, dress code, and workplace conduct.

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

Our Values – Click below to view video: ACI Values

A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!

Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.

Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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