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.

Position Purpose

The Store Director is responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for the entire store. This role drives sales growth, profitability, customer satisfaction, and associate engagement while ensuring compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and operational procedures. The Store Director leads all department managers and store associates to achieve business objectives while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and exceptional service.

Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop department managers and store associates.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance work environment.
• Drive talent development through training, mentoring, succession planning, and performance management.
• Conduct regular leadership meetings to communicate goals, priorities, and company initiatives.
• Recruit, interview, hire, and retain top talent.
• Ensure accountability for associate performance and adherence to company standards.

Sales & Financial Performance

• Achieve and exceed sales, profit, and labor targets.
• Analyze financial reports and operational metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and execute strategies to drive store sales and customer traffic.
• Monitor shrink, inventory levels, and operational expenses to maximize profitability.
• Ensure effective merchandising, promotional execution, and seasonal planning.

Customer Experience

• Promote a customer-first culture throughout the store.
• Ensure exceptional service standards are consistently delivered.
• Resolve customer concerns professionally and efficiently.
• Monitor customer feedback and implement improvements when necessary.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming shopping environment.

Store Operations

• Oversee daily store operations and ensure all departments operate efficiently.
• Monitor inventory management, ordering, receiving, and product quality standards.
• Ensure execution of company programs, initiatives, and operational processes.
• Coordinate department activities to maximize productivity and service levels.
• Maintain store appearance, cleanliness, and facility standards.

Safety, Compliance & Food Safety

• Ensure compliance with all company policies, local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Conduct routine inspections and audits to ensure operational compliance.
• Lead investigation and resolution of safety incidents and customer complaints.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and merchandising of all products.

Community & Business Engagement

• Build positive relationships within the local community.
• Represent the store in community events and company initiatives.
• Support company programs designed to strengthen community involvement and brand reputation.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.
• Ability to lead multiple departments and priorities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of retail operations, merchandising, inventory management, and labor planning.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing business needs.
• Proficiency with retail management systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate''s or Bachelor''s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of retail management experience required.
• Multi-department leadership experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success in achieving sales and operational objectives.
• Food safety certification may be required where applicable.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

Working Conditions

• Retail grocery store environment.
• Frequent interaction with customers, associates, and vendors.
• Exposure to varying temperatures while working in different store departments.
• Fast-paced environment requiring effective prioritization and decision-making.

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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