Grocery Manager

Grocery Department ManagerAre you ready to take the next step in your leadership career? Join us for an exciting opportunity as a Grocery Department Manager, where operational excellence, merchandising execution, and customer service come together.At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for team-focused managers who are passionate about people, performance, and creating a great shopping experience. As a Grocery Department Manager, you will oversee all daily operations of the Grocery Department, drive sales and profitability, and ensure strong in-stock conditions, accurate pricing, and high merchandising standards. This role offers a fast-paced, hands-on environment where your leadership directly impacts store success.Building the future of food and well-being starts with strong team support and consistency on the sales floor. Bring your passion for teamwork, merchandising, and operational excellence to a role where you set the pace, support your associates, and ensure customers can rely on a full, fresh, and well-organized Grocery Department every day.Main responsibilities:Oversee daily operations of the Grocery Department with a focus on customer service, sales, and department readinessDeliver friendly, prompt, and knowledgeable customer service and resolve customer concerns professionallyEnsure shelves, displays, and aisles are clean, full, front-faced, and merchandised to company standardsExecute planograms, promotional sets, seasonal transitions, and weekly ad merchandisingManage ordering, inventory levels, product rotation, and backroom organizationMonitor shrink and implement procedures to reduce waste and lossEnsure compliance with food safety, sanitation, safety, and operational standardsHire, train, coach, schedule, and develop grocery associates while fostering a positive team environmentWe are looking for candidates who possess the following:Soft skills:Strong customer-service focus with a visible team presenceEffective communication, coaching, and team-building skillsStrong organization, prioritization, and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to multitask in a fast-paced environmentCompetencies:Grocery merchandising and planogram executionInventory management, ordering, and shrink controlLabor planning, scheduling, and performance managementOperational standards, food safety, and compliance executionKnowledge:Grocery product flow, rotation, and inventory controlRetail merchandising and promotional executionStore systems and ordering toolsAbilities:Ability to analyze sales, labor, and inventory data to drive resultsAbility to train, coach, and develop associatesAbility to lift, push, pull, and carry products and work in coolers and freezersTravel requirements: NoneOther requirements: Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays; reliable attendance; compliance with company safety policies and Code of Business ConductWe also provide a variety of benefits including:Competitive wages paid weeklyAssociate discountsHealth 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 BenefitsLeaders invested in your training, career growth and developmentAn inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serveA copy of the full job description can be made available to you.