Retail Sales Manager

Job Description

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 Retail Sales Manager is responsible for leading the grocery, liquor, coffee bar, frozen, and dairy departments (if applicable), ensuring operational excellence, strong merchandising execution, and outstanding customer service. This role provides total store coverage in the absence of the Assistant Store Director or Store Director, and plays a key role in driving sales, maintaining product quality and freshness, and developing a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of assigned departments, ensuring product quality, freshness, availability, and effective merchandising standards.
• Deliver exceptional, personalized customer service and foster a customer-first culture throughout the store.
• Resolve customer concerns and ensure a positive shopping experience that builds loyalty.
• Supervise and develop department associates, including training, coaching, scheduling, and performance management.
• Oversee ordering, inventory management, and stock levels to maximize sales and minimize shrink.
• Execute merchandising plans and maintain in-stock conditions aligned with company standards.
• Supervise night crew operations, including productivity, training, and implementation of company initiatives.
• Maintain operational standards including cleanliness, safety, compliance, and company policies.
• Provide leadership and support across the store and step into full store coverage as needed.
• Drive team engagement through positive leadership, recognition, and clear communication.
• With this role, there is a possibility of being transferred to a neighboring store as needed.

Leadership & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Customer-focused mindset with a passion for service excellence
• Ability to manage multiple departments and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Operational and financial acumen
• Adaptability and initiative

Qualifications

• Prior retail or grocery leadership experience preferred
• Experience supervising teams and managing operations
• Knowledge of merchandising, inventory control, and customer service standards
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to support physical demands of the role, including standing for extended periods and lifting, stacking, and maneuvering items up to approximately 55lbs.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

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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About Us

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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About the Team

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 and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. 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.