Drug & General Merchandise Department Leader

Albertsons Companies; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages paid weekly

Associate discounts

Health and financial well-being (Med/D

Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay

Job summary

Albertsons Companies in Albuquerque, NM, seeks a Drug/GM Department Manager to lead daily operations, optimize merchandising, and deliver an outstanding shopping experience. You will oversee in-stock performance, planograms, and seasonal transitions with hands-on leadership.

Responsibilities include coaching associates, ensuring safety and compliance, and driving promotions while maintaining a high standard of customer service. Flexible availability including weekends and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Soft skills required: customer-service focus and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and team-building abilities.
• Strong organization, prioritization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple categories and shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of Drug and GM departments with focus on customer service, merchandising, and in-stock conditions.
• Execute planograms, resets, promotional sets, ad programs, and seasonal transitions accurately and on time.
• Maintain clean, organized, and visually appealing sales floor and backroom areas.
• Manage ordering, inventory levels, cycle counts, and inventory accuracy while minimizing shrink.
• Monitor sales trends, movement reports, and seasonal needs to support ordering and merchandising recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with company programs, safety standards, and operational procedures.
• Support customers with product questions, promotions, and locating merchandise.
• Provide daily direction, scheduling, training, and coaching to Drug/GM associates.

Skills

Soft skills: Customer-service focus

Leadership

Organization & prioritization

Problem-solving

Job description

Albertsons Companies in Albuquerque, NM, seeks a Drug/GM Department Manager to lead daily operations, optimize merchandising, and deliver an outstanding shopping experience. You will oversee in-stock performance, planograms, and seasonal transitions with hands-on leadership.

Responsibilities include coaching associates, ensuring safety and compliance, and driving promotions while maintaining a high standard of customer service. Flexible availability including weekends and holidays is required.