Grocery Department Manager Lead Merchandising & Team Growth

Albertsons Companies; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages paid weekly

Associate discounts

Health and financial well-being benefit

Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay

Job summary

Albertsons Companies in Oregon is seeking a Grocery Department Manager to lead the Grocery Department, drive sales, ensure in-stock conditions, pricing accuracy, and high merchandising standards in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

You will hire, train, coach, and schedule associates, develop a positive team atmosphere, and ensure exceptional customer service while maintaining safety and compliance across daily operations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a grocery department or similar retail team.
• Strong customer-service mindset with leading by example.
• Ability to coach and develop associates and foster a positive team culture.
• Comfort with fast-paced, hands-on retail operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Grocery Department with a focus on customer service, sales, and department readiness.
• Deliver friendly, prompt, and knowledgeable customer service and resolve customer concerns professionally.
• Ensure shelves, displays, and aisles are clean, full, front-faced, and merchandised to company standards.
• Execute planograms, promotional sets, seasonal transitions, and weekly ad merchandising.
• Manage ordering, inventory levels, product rotation, and backroom organization.
• Monitor shrink and implement procedures to reduce waste and loss.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, safety, and operational standards.
• Hire, train, coach, schedule, and develop grocery associates while fostering a positive team environment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team leadership

Multitasking

Job description

Albertsons Companies in Oregon is seeking a Grocery Department Manager to lead the Grocery Department, drive sales, ensure in-stock conditions, pricing accuracy, and high merchandising standards in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

You will hire, train, coach, and schedule associates, develop a positive team atmosphere, and ensure exceptional customer service while maintaining safety and compliance across daily operations.