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:

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• Lead and oversee daily store operations, ensuring excellent customer service and operational execution.
• Manage the Grocery Department, including Dairy, Frozen, and Liquor/Beer areas, to achieve sales, profitability, and service goals.
• Ensure product quality, inventory accuracy, merchandising standards, pricing compliance, and food safety requirements are maintained.
• Supervise, coach, train, schedule, and develop department employees and managers to drive performance and engagement.
• Monitor financial performance, labor expenses, inventory results, and shrink, implementing plans to improve profitability.
• Support recruiting, hiring, performance management, and succession planning activities.
• Foster positive customer, vendor, and employee relationships while resolving issues in a professional and timely manner.
• Serve as the store leader in the absence of the Store Director and provide operational guidance across all store departments.

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

          Soft skills:

• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to remain professional and composed in fast-paced environments
• Conflict resolution and coaching skills

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

  Competencies: 

• Retail operations management
• Team leadership and employee development
• Performance management
• Merchandising and inventory management
• Financial and business acumen
• Workforce planning and scheduling
• Customer experience management

• Compliance, safety, and food handling standards

  Knowledge: 

• Grocery retail operations and merchandising practices
• Inventory control and shrink management
• Profit and loss (P&L) management
• Labor management and productivity practices
• Company policies and operational procedures
• Employment laws and workplace practices
• Basic accounting, mathematics, and computer systems

• State and federal regulatory requirements applicable to retail operations

  Abilities: 

• Ability to lead and motivate diverse teams
• Ability to analyze operational and financial data and develop action plans
• Ability to identify business opportunities and implement solutions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Ability to occasionally lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, and pull throughout the workday

• Ability to work flexible schedules based on business needs

  Other requirements: 

• Extensive retail experience with prior management or supervisory experience required.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Regular and reliable attendance required.
• Ability to work in a retail environment with exposure to varying temperatures and operational conditions.
• Commitment to maintaining company standards for safety, appearance, conduct, and customer service.

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

Our Values – Click below to view video:   ACI Values

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