General Merchandise Manager

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.

Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Development

• Recruit, train, coach, and develop General Merchandise associates.
• Schedule and direct department personnel to meet customer and operational needs.
• Provide performance coaching, recognition, and corrective action when appropriate.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and customer service excellence.
• Support succession planning and associate development initiatives.

Customer Service

• Deliver exceptional customer service and promote a customer-first culture.
• Assist customers with product selection and department-related inquiries.
• Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Maintain an inviting, organized, and customer-friendly shopping environment.
• Promote customer loyalty through positive interactions and service recovery.

Department Operations

• Oversee daily operations of the General Merchandise Department.
• Ensure shelves, displays, endcaps, and promotional areas remain fully stocked and properly merchandised.
• Monitor inventory levels and order merchandise as needed.
• Maintain accurate pricing, tagging, and signage throughout the department.
• Ensure merchandise is stocked, rotated, and displayed according to company standards.
• Coordinate product receiving, replenishment, and inventory management activities.

Merchandising & Sales Growth

• Execute company merchandising plans, seasonal programs, and promotional events.
• Maintain attractive displays that maximize product visibility and sales.
• Analyze sales performance and identify opportunities for growth.
• Ensure department presentation standards consistently support company objectives.
• Monitor market trends and customer buying patterns to optimize product assortment.

Financial Management

• Manage department labor, expenses, inventory, and shrink.
• Monitor department financial performance and key performance indicators.
• Develop and execute action plans to achieve sales and profitability goals.
• Ensure efficient scheduling and labor utilization practices.
• Support inventory accuracy and effective stock management procedures.

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain a safe working and shopping environment.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and operational standards.
• Support loss prevention and shrink reduction initiatives.
• Ensure associates follow all safety procedures and equipment guidelines.
• Maintain department cleanliness, organization, and safety standards.
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
• Knowledge of retail merchandising, inventory control, pricing, and promotional execution.
• Ability to analyze sales and operational reports.
• Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Proficiency with retail systems, inventory tools, and business technology.

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

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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