Assistant Grocery Manager

Albertsons Companies•Keller, 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). Pay Transparency: Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications, and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Dependent on length of service, hours worked, any applicable collective bargaining agreement and/or Company policy, 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. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis. 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.

Responsibilities

Maintain an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with a focus on fast, friendly service.
Assist customers by offering product suggestions and solutions.
Utilize suggestive selling and other sales techniques through telephone interactions, in‑store announcements, and one‑on-one engagement.
Answer and respond appropriately to incoming calls; resolve customer complaints and escalate to the Store Director when necessary.
Serve as the leader responsible for total store operations in the absence of the Store Director (see Store Director job description).
Assist with planning daily operations and monitoring production processes in alignment with company procedures and profitability goals.
Possess comprehensive knowledge of all department functions, including Opening/Closing duties, Dairy, and Frozen.
Build grocery displays; rotate product and remove outdated or spoiled items.
Maintain cleanliness of work areas and the overall department.
Implement effective promotional and seasonal displays.
Assist with coordinating grocery sales promotions.
Ensure merchandise is properly priced, displayed, and that shelves are clean, organized, and maintained.
Follow and maintain all required department standards.
Monitor employee productivity and performance.
May schedule employees to ensure adequate coverage and service levels.
Schedule, supervise, train, and assign duties to department employees.
Train staff in store policies, sales procedures, and record‑keeping requirements.
Maintain working knowledge of company policies and guidelines as outlined in the Albertsons/Tom Thumb Employee Handbook.
Prepare sales and inventory reports; complete physical inventory every six months.
Control inventory to ensure adequate product quantity, quality, and freshness in accordance with division directives.
Stock, rotate, and maintain grocery products.
Assist with ordering grocery items and maintaining inventory levels per division guidelines.
Supervise reclamation processing and maintain organized, in‑stock conditions in the back room and all grocery areas.
Control shrink and manage costs.
Implement correct product preparation techniques.
Operate equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, scissors, knives, safety cutters, and Sterilox machines.
Perform receiving duties, including breaking down loads, verifying orders using invoices, inspecting product quality, reporting shortages, and rotating stock.