Store Director

Socket.dev; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages weekly

Earned wage access via Stream

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Store Director to lead all aspects of store operations, aiming for sales, profitability, and exceptional customer service. You will manage the store's P&L, develop high-performing teams, and drive initiative-execution with a focus on the customer and associate experience.

You will oversee merchandising, operations, safety, and community relations, while fostering an inclusive, performance-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead store operations, drive sales, and manage profitability.
• Experience overseeing P&L and staffing decisions.
• Strong focus on customer service and associate development.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage store P&L performance and drive sales growth.
• Direct daily store operations and ensure compliance with standards.
• Champion customer service programs and foster customer-first culture.
• Recruit, train, and develop store leadership and staff.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and risk management across the store.
• Build community relations and represent the store locally.

Skills

Store leadership

P&L management

Operational execution

Team development

Job description

Why choose us?

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

Position Summary

The Store Director is responsible for leading all aspects of store operations to achieve sales, profitability, customer service, and operational goals. This role drives overall store performance by managing the store's P&L, developing high-performing teams, ensuring execution excellence, and creating an environment focused on the customer and associate experience.

Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership

• Own and manage store P&L performance.
• Drive sales growth, gross margin improvement, and expense control.
• Monitor labor costs, shrink, inventory levels, and operational expenses.
• Analyze business trends and implement action plans to improve results.

Store Operations

• Direct all daily store operations and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Execute merchandising, promotional, and operational initiatives.
• Maintain high standards for product quality, in-stock conditions, cleanliness, and presentation.
• Ensure accurate inventory management and asset protection practices.

Customer Experience

• Champion customer service programs and create a customer-first culture.
• Resolve customer concerns professionally and promptly.
• Drive customer loyalty by ensuring exceptional service throughout the store.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop store leadership and associates.
• Build succession plans and maintain a strong leadership pipeline.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and performance-oriented culture.
• Conduct performance discussions and ensure accountability across departments.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company policies, labor laws, food safety standards, and operational procedures.
• Lead store safety initiatives and maintain a safe environment for associates and customers.
• Oversee regulatory compliance and risk management activities.

Community & Stakeholder Relations

• Build positive relationships with customers, community organizations, vendors, and company leadership.
• Represent the store within the local community and support community engagement efforts.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• 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 – ACI Values

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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