Assistant Store Director: Operations & People Leader

Albertsons Companies; Alpine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages paid weekly

Access to up to 50% of earned wages

Employee discounts

Health and financial well‑being (Med/D

Time off

Job summary

Albertsons Companies in Southern California is seeking an Assistant Store Director to lead store operations, drive sales, and coach a high-performing team. You will partner with the Store Director, HR, and Labor Relations to optimize staffing, budgets, and customer experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include overseeing daily store conditions, executing merchandising plans, ensuring food safety standards, and developing talent to sustain growth and service excellence across

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive retail leadership experience required, including at least one year in a salaried/exempt leadership role.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience using operational and financial reporting to support decision making, labor planning, inventory management, and sales performance.
• Food Safety and Sanitation certification (or ability to obtain).
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak business periods.

Responsibilities

• Drive strong store conditions and sales results by supporting financial performance for the Grocery Department and total store, including sales, margin, labor, shrink, and controllable expenses.
• Align labor coverage to current and projected sales to ensure proper staffing, control overtime, and meet reporting requirements.
• Ensure consistent execution of merchandising programs, schematics, signing, promotions, inventory levels, and vendor displays.
• Ensure safe, clean, and well‑maintained store conditions through consistent execution of food safety, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Oversee stock receipt and inventory controls to reduce out‑of‑stocks and shrink while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Maintain a visible presence throughout the store and provide hands‑on operational support as needed to ensure strong store conditions, customer service, and execution standards.

Skills

Culture leadership

People leadership

Thought leadership

Results leadership

Communication

Decision making

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Albertsons Companies in Southern California is seeking an Assistant Store Director to lead store operations, drive sales, and coach a high-performing team. You will partner with the Store Director, HR, and Labor Relations to optimize staffing, budgets, and customer experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include overseeing daily store conditions, executing merchandising plans, ensuring food safety standards, and developing talent to sustain growth and service excellence across