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

Lead all aspects of daily store operations to achieve sales, profit, and customer service goals, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
Champion exceptional customer service by resolving customer concerns, reinforcing personalized service, and modeling service excellence across all departments.
Direct, coach, and develop department managers and associates, including hiring, training, performance management, and succession planning.
Ensure a safe, clean, and well‑maintained store environment by leading safety initiatives, enforcing health codes, and conducting regular store inspections.
Oversee staffing, scheduling, payroll, and labor compliance to ensure proper coverage and adherence to wage, hour, and child labor laws.
Manage financial performance, including budgeting, expense control, inventory accuracy, shrink reduction, and protection of company assets.
Implement company merchandising, sales, and promotional initiatives and communicate goals and expectations to store leadership teams
Foster positive relationships with associates, customers, vendors, unions (where applicable), and community partners
Monitor market trends and competitor activity and provide feedback and recommendations to district and divisional leadership.

We Are Looking for Candidates Who Possess the Following: Soft Skills

Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire, motivate, and engage teams
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence addressing customers, associates, and leaders
Customer‑first mindset with calm, professional problem‑solving under pressure
Sound judgment and decision‑making skills in fast‑paced, high‑volume environments
Ability to maintain composure, fairness, and integrity when handling sensitive associate or customer issues

Competencies

Store operations leadership and multi‑department coordination
Talent development, coaching, and performance management
Financial acumen, including budgeting, P&L management, and expense control
Merchandising, inventory management, and shrink reduction
Compliance management (safety, labor laws, company policies)
Strategic planning and execution at the store level

Knowledge

Retail store operations and best practices
Employment laws, workplace policies, and labor regulations
Safety standards, health codes, and loss prevention practices
Basic accounting principles and inventory controls
Computer systems and retail technology used for scheduling, reporting, and sales tracking

Abilities

Ability to lead and oversee multiple teams and priorities simultaneously
Ability to analyze performance data and make short‑ and long‑term business decisions
Ability to communicate expectations clearly and provide constructive feedback
Ability to respond effectively to emergencies, operational disruptions, or customer incidents
Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Educational Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Extensive retail experience with prior store or multi‑department management experience required
Ongoing leadership or management training preferred

Travel Requirements

Occasional overnight travel may be required

Other Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the store for extended periods
Ability to lift and maneuver items up to approximately 50 pounds
Willingness to temporarily perform or cover various store positions as needed
Commitment to honesty, integrity, confidentiality, and fair treatment of all associates
Reliable attendance and flexibility to meet business needs

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

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 criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility). [If applicable:] Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus.

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