Assistant General Merchandise Manager

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. POSITION SUMMARY The Assistant Grocery Manager supports the Grocery Manager in the daily operation of the Grocery Department, including customer service, merchandising, inventory management, product availability, associate supervision, and department conditions. This position helps ensure the department is properly stocked, organized, clean, and operated in accordance with company standards. The Assistant Grocery Manager provides day-to-day direction to associates, supports department sales and operational goals, and assumes additional department leadership responsibilities in the Grocery Manager's absence. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership & Customer Service Provides leadership, direction, and support to Grocery Department associates. Promotes excellent customer service and responds to customer questions and concerns. Assigns daily tasks and follows up to ensure work is completed accurately and timely. Coaches associates on department procedures, customer service, merchandising, and operational expectations. Supports a positive, professional, and team-oriented work environment. Assists with training and development of new and existing associates. Communicates department priorities, promotions, and operational expectations to associates. Grocery Operations Assists with the daily operation of the Grocery Department. Ensures shelves, displays, endcaps, and promotional areas are properly stocked and maintained. Monitors department conditions and addresses stocking, recovery, and merchandising needs. Supports receiving, breaking down loads, stocking, backroom organization, and product rotation. Ensures products are properly faced, rotated, and maintained. Helps maintain a clean, organized, and safe sales floor and backroom. Supports opening and closing responsibilities as assigned. Assumes department leadership responsibilities in the Grocery Manager's absence. Inventory & Product Availability Monitors inventory levels and product availability throughout the department. Helps identify out-of-stocks, inventory discrepancies, and ordering opportunities. Supports accurate ordering and inventory management processes. Maintains proper product rotation and helps reduce product loss and shrink. Ensures backstock is properly organized and worked to the sales floor. Supports inventory counts and other inventory-control activities as assigned. Merchandising & Sales Executes merchandising plans, promotional programs, and seasonal displays. Ensures promotional merchandise and displays are properly stocked, signed, and maintained. Supports department sales and merchandising objectives. Monitors product movement and identifies opportunities to improve sales and product presentation. Ensures pricing and promotional signage are accurate. Maintains department presentation standards throughout the shift. Associate Supervision & Scheduling Assists the Grocery Manager with associate scheduling and daily work assignments. Helps ensure staffing aligns with workload and business needs. Provides coaching and feedback to associates regarding performance and department expectations. Communicates attendance, performance, or conduct concerns to appropriate store leadership. Helps maintain productivity and effective utilization of scheduled labor. Safety, Sanitation & Compliance Ensures associates follow company safety policies and procedures. Maintains clean and safe working and shopping conditions. Supports proper lifting, stocking, equipment-use, and backroom safety practices. Ensures products are handled, stored, and rotated appropriately. Reports safety, maintenance, product-quality, and compliance concerns to appropriate leadership. Supports shrink prevention, asset protection, and inventory-control procedures. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Albertsons Companies