Grocery Manager

Grocery Manager

The Grocery Manager is responsible for leading the Grocery Department to achieve sales, profitability, and operational excellence. This role ensures exceptional customer service, maintains proper inventory levels, and drives execution of merchandising and company initiatives while developing and leading a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all daily operations of the Grocery Department
• Drive sales through effective merchandising, in-stock conditions, and promotional execution
• Ensure department meets financial goals including sales, margin, and shrink targets
• Maintain proper inventory levels through ordering, forecasting, and inventory control
• Oversee product quality, rotation, and compliance with freshness standards
• Ensure all pricing, signage, and displays are accurate and compliant
• Deliver outstanding customer service and resolve customer concerns promptly
• Hire, train, develop, and coach team members to maximize performance
• Create and manage schedules to align labor with business needs
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and food safety standards
• Partner with Store Director and other department leaders to drive total store results

Leadership Expectations

• Model strong leadership and accountability within the department
• Build a positive and inclusive team environment
• Develop bench strength through coaching and succession planning
• Communicate clearly and consistently with team members and leadership
• Foster a customer-first culture across all operations

Qualifications

• Previous grocery or retail management experience preferred
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising principles
• Ability to analyze sales and performance metrics
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move product (up to 50 lbs regularly)
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and stocking
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment

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.