Assistant Store Director

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.

Main responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Grocery Department, including Frozen, Dairy, and Liquor/Beer areas, ensuring efficient execution of merchandising, inventory, and customer service standards.
• Champion and promote a customer-first culture by delivering exceptional service and supporting company customer service initiatives across the store.
• Oversee inventory management, product ordering, stock replenishment, pricing compliance, product rotation, and shrink control to maximize sales and profitability.
• Supervise, coach, train, schedule, and develop department employees while fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Monitor departmental sales, labor performance, and financial results, using profit and loss information to support business decisions and promotional planning.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, security, operational, and company policy standards throughout the department and store.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, employees, and vendors while resolving concerns and supporting business objectives.
• Serve as the store leader in the absence of the Store Director, directing overall store operations and supporting department managers to achieve sales and operational goals

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

• Soft skills:

• Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development abilities.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.

• Sound judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in a fast-paced retail environment.

• Adaptability and a continuous improvement mindset

• Competencies:

• Retail operations management.

• Staff supervision, performance management, and talent development.

• Inventory control and merchandising execution.

• Sales and profit management, including P&L analysis

• Workforce planning and scheduling.

• Operational compliance and risk management.

• Customer experience management.

• Knowledge:

• Knowledge of retail grocery operations and merchandising practices.

• Understanding of inventory management, pricing, product rotation, and shrink reduction strategies.

• Knowledge of employment laws and workplace practices.

• Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance requirements.

• Knowledge of profit and loss statements, business metrics, and financial management principles.

• Proficiency with basic computer software and business systems

• Abilities:

• Ability to lead large teams and drive operational results.

• Ability to identify operational challenges, develop solutions, and implement short- and long-term business plans.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic retail environment.

• Ability to analyze sales, labor, and financial performance data to drive business decisions.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and occasionally lift, move, push, or pull items weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Educational requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Additional education in business, retail management, or a related field preferred.

• Equivalent combination of education and relevant retail leadership experience will be considered.

• Other requirements:

• Extensive retail experience with prior management responsibility in a retail environment.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee, sales, and company information.

• Regular and reliable attendance.

• Ability to work in a temperature-controlled retail environment with occasional exposure to refrigerated, freezer, heated, and outdoor conditions.

• Commitment to safety, integrity, inclusion, and compliance with company policies and procedures.

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 - Click below to view video: ACI Values

A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.

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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