Bakery Operations Specialist

Socket.dev; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages weekly pay

401k and health benefits

Associate discounts

Paid time off

Career growth training

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking an experienced Department Manager/Store Director to lead merchandising efforts across multiple stores and support departments. The role requires strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills to drive sales, profits, and compliance.

The position includes division-wide travel up to 70% and involves guiding store teams, coaching managers, and ensuring excellent customer service. Competitive wages and robust benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in grocery retail with broad department knowledge.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Marketing orientation with analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Math skills to perform straightforward analysis.
• Leadership to motivate others without direct supervision.
• Travel requirements: division-wide travel up to 70%.

Responsibilities

• Travels to assigned stores with the Department Manager and staff to share merchandising plans to meet sales, gross and labor targets.
• Counsels department Managers and Store Directors in all aspects of product merchandising and customer service.
• Visits stores and evaluates department presentation, cleanliness, compliance and program execution per policy.
• Measures store-level performance through department sales, gross profit and labor percent.
• Executes plans and reviews results through store visits and observations.
• Provides input to Store Director on Department Manager performance.
• Trains department managers on business basics and department management.
• Provides guidance to store associates on product knowledge, sales techniques, and compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Marketing orientation

Analytical skills

Math skills

Leadership

Travel up to 70%

Education

College degree or equivalent

Job description

Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an excited 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.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Travels to assigned stores working with the Department Manager and staff to share merchandising plans for departments to meet sales, gross and labor targets.
• Works with and counsels department Managers and Store Directors in all aspects of product merchandising and customer service.
• Visits stores and evaluates on overall department presentation, cleanliness, compliance and program execution to company policy and procedures.
• Measurers store level performance through department sales, gross profit and labor percent.
• Executes plans measured through store visits, reviewing results of plans, and observing store department conditions.
• Determines success of training programs by reviewing and assessing evaluations.
• Provide work guidance to store associates in areas such as product knowledge, sales and marketing techniques, understanding of profit and loss and compliance with company policies.
• Trains department managers basics of the business and managing their department.
• Provides input to Store Director on Store Department Manager performance.

SCOPE DATA

• Multiple state responsibility
• Varying types of areas urban vs rural within one Division

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Education Level

• College degree or equivalent work experience.

Experience Level

• 5+ years in grocery retail with a strong understanding across all departments to include Front End, Grocery and Fresh operations

Skills and Experiences

• Must possess previous Department Manager and Store Director experience.
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills and deal effectively with a wide variety of people both in person and over the phone.
• Possess a marketing orientation, good analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Possess math skills to complete straightforward analysis.
• Possess strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and motivate others without directly supervising.
• TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Division-wide travel, up to 70%.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal.
• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment in the course of normal workday.
• Incumbent could spend a majority of time traveling throughout the Division visiting retail units, attending hearings and arbitration, etc.
• Must have own transportation and be available for overnight travel.

Benefits

• 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

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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