Assistant Store Director (ASD) NY/CT District

Randalls; Goldens Bridge (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking an Assistant Store Director (ASD) for its location in Goldens Bridge, NY. The ASD will be instrumental in managing daily store operations, supervising over 100 employees, and ensuring high levels of customer service. The position offers a competitive salary range of $65k to $78k, with additional benefits like PTO, 401k matching, and pet insurance. Ideal candidates will have previous management experience and strong leadership skills to motivate staff and improve store performance.

Benefits

12 days PTO

40 hours of sick time

401k match up to 7%

Pet insurance

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• One year of assistant manager experience or two years as a department manager.
• Strong customer service and supervisory skills required.
• Solid understanding of store operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage store in the absence of the Store Director.
• Supervise store employees and oversee daily operations.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and company policies.

Skills

Customer service

Supervisory skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Job description

The Assistant Store Director (ASD) is actively involved in and provides friendly, courteous, and helpful customer service daily. The ASD is also responsible for assisting the Store Director (SD) with the total operations of the store and performs various duties personally or through supervision of store employees (100+ bargaining unit and non-contract employees).

*All internal candidates are required to have their supervisor’s approval before applying for a position. If you have questions, please reach out to your HR and/or Talent Acquisition partner for more information.

All ASD’s must be willing and able to work and train at any store within the district where they are hired. The stores within this district include: Bronxville, McLean Ave (Yonkers), Patterson, Greenburgh, New Rochelle, Yorktown Heights, Thornwood, Mohegan Lake, Brewster, Goldens Bridge, Hopewell Junction, Mahopac, Shrub Oak, Rye Brook, Briarcliff Manor, Pleasant Valley, Stamford, New Canaan, Riverside, and Greenwich.

Pay Transparency: The salary range is $65k to $78k annually with quarterly bonus potential. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates. The total comp package yearly can include 12 days PTO, 40 hrs of sick time, 6 recognized holidays, 401k match of up to 7%, Pet insurance, EPA benefits, and so much more!

The ASD manages the entire store with the authority to operate the store at maximum efficiency during the absence of the SD. The ASD is responsible for the supervision of all store employees. This includes orienting new employees, training and developing, scheduling and payroll, performance evaluation, and personnel actions (e.g., hiring, promoting, disciplining, etc.). Our ASD’s also performs or delegates security and cash control procedures, the handling of customer complaints, the reporting of accidents/injuries, the maintenance of sanitation standards, office and accounting functions, the maintenance of in-stock conditions, and ensuring communication between departments and among store personnel.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Overall management responsibility for operation of retail grocery store during absence of the Store Director, including store performance, control of cash, inventory and security, customer services, and management of staff.

• Track, analyze and take action to improve store performance by forecasting weekly/daily sales goals and meeting or exceeding established goals.

• Communicate sales goals, department performance and sales opportunities with staff to ensure positive results.

• Forecast, schedule, and monitor labor to be consistent with store sales and productivity guidelines and wage budgets; create action plan to address cost control issues.

• Support Store Director with development and direction in the execution of strategies to improve product placement and appearance.

• Monitor display accuracy and appearance to implement promotions. Ensure that products are properly displayed and ordered in a manner to maintain in-stock conditions.

• Manage issues relating to store maintenance, cleanliness, safety and sanitation.

• Oversee and monitor handling of cash and accounting; ensure store is secured.

• Prioritize, plan, and coordinate work activities, and manage time and resources so that work objectives are met.

• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and company policies and procedures, including check cashing, security, safety, sanitation, wage and hour, etc.

• Focus on customer satisfaction and needs; ensure that employees provide customers with superior customer service through use of best practices and communication of the importance of superior customer service.

• Select, train, develop, and manage job performance of store employees, with assistance of other management personnel.

• Provide constructive suggestions and encouragement, set performance expectations, provide honest feedback, and identify assignments to provide others with developmental opportunities.

• Maintain appropriate professional relationships with union officials and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreement provisions if applicable.

• Preserve positive working relationships with direct reports, peers, supervisors, suppliers, and customers effectively handling complex or difficult situations involving others.

• Motivate others to perform the job and work towards common objectives. Serve as a role model to others instilling a positive attitude in his/her employees.

• May perform other management duties to keep the store functioning effectively at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year of assistant manager experience responsible for managing a department/team within a multi-department operation within the retail or service industry - OR - Two years' experience as a department manager with responsibility for managing a department/team within a multi-department operation within the retail or high-volume service industry

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree is preferred

• Strong customer service and supervisory skills

• Perishable inventory management (no exceptions)

• Solid understanding of overall store operations

• Proven ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills

• Will be required to repeatedly use hands, arms, legs, and feet for sustained action (e.g. walking around the store, stocking, rotating product).

• Ability to stand 100% of the shift and work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Schedule writing

• Inventory Ordering

• Shrink Management

• 2+ Years experience in a food-based industry

• Union experience

Travel: May be required to travel for training or participation in corporate programs and focus groups. Additionally, travel to other stores to assist when necessary, may be required. Respond to: Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume by visiting: www.albertsonscompanies.com/careers

Schedules: With many of our stores operating 24 hours per day, interested applicants must allow for a variety of shifts and long hours including nights, holidays, and weekends. Days off during the work week are seldom taken consecutively. As an Assistant Store Director, a significant portion of your day will be spent on the sales floor managing employees and interacting with customers.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

Albertsons Companies – Equal Opportunity Employer