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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 Home Shopping Department Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of the online grocery fulfillment operation, including order selection, staging, customer pickup, delivery coordination, staffing, and customer service. This position ensures customers receive accurate, high-quality orders on time while driving operational efficiency, productivity, sales growth, and team development. The Home Shopping Department Manager oversees daily department operations and works closely with store leadership to support omnichannel business objectives.
Key Responsibilities Department Operations
- Oversee daily Home Shopping Department operations, including online order fulfillment and customer pickup services.
- Ensure orders are accurately selected, prepared, staged, and delivered according to company standards.
- Monitor order volume and adjust staffing and workflows to meet customer demand.
- Ensure fulfillment processes are completed within established productivity and service goals.
- Maintain department organization, cleanliness, and operational readiness.
Customer Service
- Promote an exceptional customer experience for online and pickup customers.
- Resolve customer issues related to order accuracy, substitutions, missing items, and service concerns.
- Ensure associates provide professional, friendly, and efficient service.
- Monitor customer satisfaction results and implement improvement strategies.
- Build customer loyalty through consistent service excellence.
Leadership & Team Development
- Recruit, train, coach, and develop Home Shopping associates.
- Provide clear expectations, performance feedback, and ongoing development opportunities.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and customer focus.
- Create schedules that effectively support business needs and service standards.
- Develop future department leaders through coaching and succession planning.
Order Fulfillment & Quality Control
- Monitor order accuracy and quality standards for all customer orders.
- Ensure substitutions follow company guidelines and customer preferences whenever possible.
- Review department metrics related to order fulfillment, accuracy, and productivity.
- Implement corrective actions to improve operational performance.
- Ensure products selected meet freshness and quality expectations.
Financial Performance
- Achieve department sales, labor, productivity, and profitability objectives.
- Monitor labor utilization and productivity metrics.
- Analyze operational reports and performance indicators to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Support business growth through increased customer utilization and retention.
- Manage department expenses and resources responsibly.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and company operating standards.
- Promote workplace safety and enforce safe work practices.
- Maintain compliance with regulatory, security, and operational requirements.
- Conduct routine inspections and address safety concerns promptly.
- Ensure proper handling and storage of temperature-sensitive products.
Technology & Process Management
- Utilize department software, handheld devices, and reporting systems effectively.
- Train associates on technology platforms used for order fulfillment and customer service.
- Monitor system performance and escalate technology issues when necessary.
- Support implementation of new programs, procedures, and operational initiatives.
Qualifications Required
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous retail, grocery, e-commerce, fulfillment, or supervisory experience.
- Strong leadership, customer service, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Preferred
- Associate''s or Bachelor''s degree in Business, Retail Management, or a related field.
- Previous experience managing online grocery fulfillment or pickup operations.
- Experience with labor scheduling, productivity management, and performance coaching.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Strong leadership and team development skills.
- Excellent customer service and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Ability to analyze operational reports and performance metrics.
- Knowledge of inventory management, order fulfillment, and retail operations.
- Proficiency with computer systems, fulfillment technology, and Microsoft Office applications.
Physical Requirements
- Frequently stand and walk for extended periods.
- Regularly push, pull, lift, and carry products weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Bend, reach, squat, and perform repetitive motions throughout the workday.
- Work in refrigerated, freezer, and general store environments.
- Operate carts, handheld devices, and department equipment safely.
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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