Position Summary

The Drug/GM (General Merchandise) Manager leads the Drug/General Merchandise Department to drive sales, profitability, and operational excellence. This role is responsible for ensuring shelves are fully stocked, merchandise is effectively displayed, and customers receive outstanding service while managing inventory, shrink, and team performance.

Key Responsibilities Department Operations

Oversee all Drug/GM operations including ordering, stocking, and inventory control
Ensure shelves and displays are fully stocked, faced, and merchandised to company standards
Manage product assortment including health & beauty, over-the-counter medications, seasonal, and general merchandise
Execute promotional displays, planograms, and seasonal merchandising programs
Monitor and maintain proper product rotation and shrink control processes

Customer Experience

Deliver excellent customer service and ensure team members provide the same
Assist customers with product selection, especially in health and wellness categories
Maintain a clean, organized, and easy-to-shop department

Team Leadership & Development

Hire, train, and develop Drug/GM associates
Provide coaching, feedback, and performance management
Create schedules aligned to workload and sales trends
Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and strong execution

Financial Performance

Drive sales through effective merchandising, in-stock conditions, and product presentation
Monitor key metrics including sales, margin, shrink, and inventory turns
Control expenses including labor and product loss
Identify opportunities to improve department efficiency and profitability

Safety & Compliance

Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures
Maintain proper handling and storage of regulated and over-the-counter products
Adhere to safety and sanitation standards across all areas
Support inventory audits and compliance checks

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required
Previous retail or general merchandise leadership experience preferred
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Knowledge of merchandising, inventory systems, and product categories
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements

Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs
Ability to work in stockrooms and on the sales floor

Key Competencies

Merchandising & Inventory Management
Leadership & Team Development
Customer Focus
Financial Acumen
Operational Execution

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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Pay Transparency:

Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications, and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Dependent on length of service, hours worked, any applicable collective bargaining agreement and/or Company policy, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay*, PTO/Vacation pay*, paid holidays*, bereavement pay and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility). Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus, subject to Company bonus plans. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis.

*For roles in Washington State: Sick pay and PTO/Vacation pay are accrued based on hours worked and paid holidays are issued at 7-9 days annually.

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