Assistant Grocery Manager

Albertsons Companies•Waxahachie, TX

About The Position

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. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269(option #4).

Responsibilities

Maintain an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with a strong focus on fast, friendly service.
Assist customers by making product suggestions and providing knowledgeable support.
Engage in suggestive selling through telephone interactions, in‑store announcements, and direct customer engagement.
Answer and respond to incoming calls professionally; resolve customer concerns appropriately and escalate to the Store Director when necessary.
Serve as the acting Store Director in their absence, ensuring continuity of total store operations.
Assist with planning and monitoring daily grocery operations while following company procedures and profitability guidelines.
Ensure merchandise is properly priced, rotated, stocked, and displayed; maintain clean, organized, and safe department conditions.
Implement seasonal and promotional displays; assist with coordinating grocery sales promotions.
Uphold and maintain all department standards and expectations.
Monitor employee productivity and performance.
Schedule employees as needed to ensure adequate coverage and service levels.
Maintain knowledge of all departmental duties, including opening/closing, dairy, and frozen operations.
Supervise, train, and assign daily tasks to department employees.
Train staff in store policies, sales practices, safety procedures, and record‑keeping requirements.
Maintain working knowledge of company policies and guidelines as outlined in the Albertsons/Tom Thumb Employee Handbook.
Ensure proper code‑dating procedures are enforced for all products within the department.
Prepare sales and inventory reports; complete physical inventories twice annually.
Maintain appropriate product quantity, quality, and freshness in accordance with division directives.
Stock, rotate, and order grocery products to sustain optimal inventory levels.
Oversee reclamation processing and ensure orderly, well‑stocked conditions in the back room and all Grocery Department areas.
Monitor and control shrink and departmental operating costs.
Apply correct product preparation techniques in accordance with company standards.
Safely operate equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, scissors, knives, and safety cutters.