Grocery Manager

Grocery Manager Position

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.

Grocery Manager Position Purpose

The Grocery Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of the Grocery Department to achieve sales, service, labor, inventory, safety, and merchandising goals. This position provides leadership and direction to department associates while ensuring a clean, organized, fully stocked, and customer-focused shopping experience. The Grocery Manager is accountable for department profitability, operational execution, and compliance with all company policies and food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities Operations & Merchandising

• Plan, organize, and direct daily Grocery Department operations.
• Maintain store presentation standards, including proper stocking, facing, conditioning, and product rotation.
• Ensure shelves, end caps, displays, and promotional merchandise are execution-ready and maintained throughout the day.
• Monitor inventory levels and order merchandise to meet customer demand while controlling shrink.
• Review and execute all merchandising programs, seasonal changes, and corporate directives.
• Ensure accurate pricing, signage, and shelf tag integrity.

Leadership & Team Development

• Recruit, interview, train, and develop department associates.
• Create schedules that balance customer service needs with labor efficiency goals.
• Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and recognition.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and productive work environment.
• Hold associates accountable to departmental standards and company expectations.

Customer Service

• Deliver and promote exceptional customer service.
• Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Maintain a department culture focused on friendliness, product knowledge, and customer engagement.
• Support company initiatives that enhance the overall shopping experience.

Financial Performance

• Monitor sales, gross profit, shrink, labor, and other key performance indicators.
• Develop action plans to improve department results and achieve company targets.
• Manage expenses and inventory investment to maximize profitability.
• Analyze department reports and identify opportunities for improvement.

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with all company policies, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure associates follow proper sanitation, stocking, equipment, and safety procedures.
• Conduct routine inspections to maintain a safe work environment.
• Support loss prevention efforts and inventory control initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous grocery retail experience required.
• Prior supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze reports and make sound business decisions.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Frequent bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and twisting.
• Ability to operate department equipment and perform stocking activities safely.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Inventory management and ordering processes.
• Merchandising and promotional execution.
• Labor planning and productivity management.
• Team leadership and associate development.
• Customer service and conflict resolution.
• Retail financial analysis and performance management.
• Food safety and workplace safety practices.

Success Measures

• Achievement of sales and gross profit goals.
• Shrink and inventory control performance.
• Labor productivity and scheduling effectiveness.
• Customer satisfaction and service standards.
• Department conditions, merchandising execution, and compliance.
• Associate engagement, retention, and development.

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

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