GMHBC Manager-Reston

Albertsons Companies; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Associate discounts

Health benefits

Time off

Job summary

Albertsons Companies in Reston, VA is seeking a Drug/GM Department Manager to lead the Drug and General Merchandise operations, focusing on customer service, merchandising, and in-stock conditions. The role emphasizes teamwork, results, and delivering a great shopping experience.

The position involves overseeing planograms, seasonal transitions, and staff coaching while ensuring inventory accuracy and compliance with safety standards. Flexible availability is required for store operations.

Qualifications

• Retail or GM operations experience.
• Inventory systems and merchandising standards preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Drug and General Merchandise departments with a 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

Customer service

Leadership

Team-building

Prioritization

Problem solving

Job description

Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership career? Join us for an exciting opportunity as a Drug/General Merchandise (GM) Department Manager, where strong merchandising, operational excellence, and customer service come together.

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for team-focused managers who are passionate about results, organization, and delivering a great shopping experience. As a Drug/GM Department Manager, you will oversee key departments that drive in ‑ stock performance, inventory accuracy, seasonal execution, and sales. This role offers a fast ‑ paced, hands ‑ on environment where your leadership and merchandising expertise make a visible impact every day.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well ‑ being starts with you. Bring your team-building skills, merchandising expertise, and customer ‑ first mindset to a role where your impact is visible every day.

Main r esponsibilities :

• Oversee daily operations of the Drug and General Merchandise departments with a 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

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

Soft skills:

• Strong customer ‑ service focus and attention to detail
• Effective leadership, communication, and team ‑ building skills
• Strong organization, prioritization, and problem ‑ solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple categories and shifting priorities

Competencies:

• Merchandising execution and planogram compliance
• Inventory management, ordering, and shrink control
• Operational standards, safety, and compliance execution
• Sales performance and promotional execution

Knowledge:

• Retail or general merchandise operations
• Inventory systems and merchandising standards (preferred)

Abilities:

• Ability to review sales and inventory data to guide department planning
• Ability to train, coach, and develop associates
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Travel requirements: None

Other requirements: Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays; reliable attendance; compliance with company safety policies and Code of Business Conduct

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive w ages paid weekly
• 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

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