Grocery Dept Lead — Elevate Sales & Service

United Supermarkets, LLC; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly wages

Associate discounts

Health & 401(k)

Paid time off

Training & development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies in Abilene, TX, is seeking a Grocery Department Manager to lead daily operations of the Grocery Department, drive sales and profitability, and uphold in-stock conditions, pricing accuracy, and high merchandising standards. This fast-paced, hands-on role requires strong leadership to impact store success.

You will oversee planograms, promotions, and seasonal transitions while coaching associates, ensuring food safety and compliance, and delivering exceptional customer service

Qualifications

• Strong customer-service orientation and visible team presence.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and teamwork skills.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

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 focus

Communication & coaching

Organization & prioritization

Team leadership

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Tools

Store systems and ordering tools

Job description

Albertsons Companies in Abilene, TX, is seeking a Grocery Department Manager to lead daily operations of the Grocery Department, drive sales and profitability, and uphold in-stock conditions, pricing accuracy, and high merchandising standards. This fast-paced, hands-on role requires strong leadership to impact store success.

You will oversee planograms, promotions, and seasonal transitions while coaching associates, ensuring food safety and compliance, and delivering exceptional customer service