Assistant Grocery Manager

Albertsons Companies • Burleson, TX

7d

About The Position

The Assistant Grocery Manager supports the Grocery Manager in overseeing daily
department operations, ensuring in‑stock conditions, inventory integrity,
merchandising standards, and excellent customer service. This role helps lead
the department team, maintain compliance with company programs, and drive sales
and profitability within the Grocery Department.

Requirements

• Prior grocery or retail experience preferred, including leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead, train, and motivate a team.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of merchandising, ordering systems, and inventory best practices (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Support execution of all department merchandising standards, planograms, schematics, and seasonal sets.
• Ensure shelves, displays, and backstock areas remain clean, organized, fully rotated, and properly signed.
• Oversee product freshness, dating, and proper handling to minimize shrink and maintain quality.
• Help ensure accurate and timely receiving, stocking, and inventory management processes.
• Assist in reviewing sales trends, movement, and ordering levels to maintain strong in‑stock conditions.
• Adjust ordering as needed based on promotions, ad sets, and seasonal business.
• Monitor shrink trends and help develop corrective action plans.
• Conduct or support regular cycle counts and inventory reviews to maintain accuracy.
• Provide daily direction, guidance, and coaching to Grocery Department associates.
• Support scheduling, task delegation, and workload planning.
• Assist in onboarding and training new associates on department procedures and expectations.
• Promote a positive, collaborative work environment aligned with company values.
• Ensure customers receive friendly, prompt, and knowledgeable service.
• Respond to customer inquiries, locate products, and resolve concerns.
• Maintain a strong presence on the sales floor to support both customers and associates.
• Ensure department compliance with food safety, sanitation, and operational policies.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas for associates and customers.
• Support execution of company programs, audits, and operational checklists.

Benefits

• benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation pay, paid holidays, bereavement pay and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility).
• Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus, subject to Company bonus plans.
• For roles in Washington State: Sick pay and PTO/Vacation pay are accrued based on hours worked and paid holidays are issued at 7-9 days annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees