| Location | Vancouver, WA |
Why choose us?
Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership career? Join us for an exciting opportunity as a Drug/General Merchandise (GM) Department Manager, where strong merchandising, operational excellence, and customer service come together.
At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for team-focused managers who are passionate about results, organization, and delivering a great shopping experience. As a Drug/GM Department Manager, you will oversee key departments that drive in‑stock performance, inventory accuracy, seasonal execution, and sales. This role offers a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment where your leadership and merchandising expertise make a visible impact every day.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well‑being starts with you. Bring your team-building skills, merchandising expertise, and customer‑first mindset to a role where your impact is visible every day.
Main responsibilities:
Oversee daily operations of the Drug and General Merchandise departments with a focus on customer service, merchandising, and in‑stock conditions
Execute planograms, resets, promotional sets, ad programs, and seasonal transitions accurately and on time
Maintain clean, organized, and visually appealing sales floor and backroom areas
Manage ordering, inventory levels, cycle counts, and inventory accuracy while minimizing shrink
Monitor sales trends, movement reports, and seasonal needs to support ordering and merchandising recommendations
Ensure compliance with company programs, safety standards, and operational procedures
Support customers with product questions, promotions, and locating merchandise
Provide daily direction, scheduling, training, and coaching to Drug/GM associates
We are looking for candidates who possess the following:
Soft skills:
Strong customer‑service focus and attention to detail
Effective leadership, communication, and team‑building skills
Strong organization, prioritization, and problem‑solving abilities
Ability to manage multiple categories and shifting priorities
Competencies:
Merchandising execution and planogram compliance
Inventory management, ordering, and shrink control
Operational standards, safety, and compliance execution
Sales performance and promotional execution
Knowledge:
Retail or general merchandise operations
Inventory systems and merchandising standards (preferred)
Abilities:
Ability to review sales and inventory data to guide department planning
Ability to train, coach, and develop associates
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Travel requirements: None
Other requirements: Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays; reliable attendance; compliance with company safety policies and Code of Business Conduct
We also provide a variety of benefits including:
Competitive wages paid weekly
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
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