Assistant Store Director

Assistant Store Director

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 Store Director supports the overall operation of the store by assisting in leadership, execution, and accountability across all departments. This role helps drive sales, profitability, operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and employee development while serving as a key member of the store leadership team. The Assistant Store Director acts as a leader on duty, helping ensure a safe, productive, and customer-focused environment and may assume responsibility for the store in the Store Director's absence.

Key Responsibilities

Store Operations

• Assist in overseeing daily store operations to ensure company standards are achieved.
• Monitor store conditions, merchandising, inventory levels, and execution of operational programs.
• Ensure departments maintain cleanliness, organization, food safety, and compliance standards.
• Support execution of company initiatives, promotions, and sales events.
• Conduct store walks to identify opportunities and address operational concerns.

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide leadership and direction to department managers and store associates.
• Coach, mentor, and develop employees to improve performance and promote career growth.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and retention efforts.
• Help create a culture focused on accountability, teamwork, customer service, and engagement.
• Support performance management processes, including coaching and corrective action when necessary.

Customer Service

• Promote exceptional customer service throughout the store.
• Resolve customer concerns professionally and efficiently.
• Ensure associates maintain a welcoming and customer-focused environment.
• Support community engagement and customer loyalty initiatives.

Financial Performance

• Assist with achieving sales, labor, shrink, and profitability goals.
• Review operational reports and key performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support labor planning and scheduling to meet business demands.
• Help manage expenses and maximize department productivity.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Promote workplace safety and assist with accident prevention programs.
• Participate in safety inspections and corrective action follow-up.
• Maintain compliance with cash handling, security, and loss prevention procedures.

Merchandising & Sales

• Support department managers in executing merchandising plans and maintaining in-stock conditions.
• Monitor promotional displays and seasonal merchandising opportunities.
• Drive sales growth through effective execution of company programs and customer-focused selling initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous retail leadership or grocery management experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze business metrics and make operational decisions.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lead multiple departments in a fast-paced retail environment.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail Management, or a related field.
• Experience managing multiple departments within a grocery or retail setting.
• Experience with budgeting, labor management, and operational planning.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong leadership and people-development skills.
• Excellent customer service and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Understanding of merchandising, inventory management, and retail operations.
• Proficiency with store reporting systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand and walk for extended periods.
• Lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Bend, reach, squat, and climb as needed.
• Work in varying temperatures, including refrigerated and freezer environments when necessary.

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.