Assistant Store Director

Albertsons Companies•Ardmore, OK

17h

About The Position

The Assistant Store Director (ASD) supports the overall leadership, direction, and operational performance of the store. This role assists the Store Director in driving sales, ensuring exceptional customer service, maintaining operational excellence, ensuring compliance with company standards, coaching and developing department leaders, and fostering a positive and productive work environment. The ASD acts as the store leader in the absence of the Store Director. 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.

Requirements

Previous retail management or grocery leadership experience required.
Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills.
Strong knowledge of store operations, merchandising, and financial performance.
Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
Proficiency with store systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft applications.
Flexible availability including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to stand, walk, lift, bend, and move for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry product or equipment within company safety guidelines.
Ability to work in various store environments including sales floor, cooler/freezer, and backroom.

Responsibilities

Champion a culture of outstanding customer service, ensuring fast, friendly, and helpful interactions throughout the store.
Support Store Director in daily leadership of department managers and hourly associates.
Address customer concerns, service issues, and escalations promptly and professionally.
Serve as Manager‑on‑Duty (MOD) to provide storewide support and make real‑time decisions.
Ensure store conditions meet company expectations for cleanliness, in‑stock position, merchandising, signage, and overall presentation.
Oversee accurate execution of planograms, promotional sets, and seasonal programs.
Assist in monitoring store safety, sanitation, equipment operation, and maintenance needs.
Support the execution of store audits, inspections, and corporate initiatives.
Assist in achieving store sales goals, gross profit targets, and shrink reduction strategies.
Review sales trends, labor reports, waste, and department performance indicators to identify improvement opportunities.
Support the Store Director in managing labor budgets, weekly scheduling, and labor optimization.
Monitor and support proper cash handling procedures, front‑end accuracy, and audit compliance.
Support hiring, interviewing, onboarding, and training of store associates and department leads.
Coach and develop department managers to improve leadership skills, operational performance, and team engagement.
Provide ongoing feedback, document performance, and support corrective actions when required.
Promote succession planning and identify high‑potential associates for advancement.
Ensure compliance with company policies, labor laws, workplace safety procedures, and food safety standards.
Support execution of safety audits, hazard assessments, and corrective actions.
Maintain confidentiality of personnel, financial, and operational information.
Support inventory management, ordering discipline, and backroom organization across departments.
Ensure proper rotation, code‑date compliance, and shrink‑control procedures.
Assist departments with merchandising resets, product flow, and promotional readiness.
Ensure effective communication between Store Director, department managers, and associates.
Assist with store meetings, manager huddles, training sessions, and communication of new programs.
Act as a liaison between store teams and district/division leadership.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
disability and life insurance
sick pay
PTO/Vacation pay
paid holidays
bereavement pay
retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility)
Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus, subject to Company bonus plans.