Assistant Store Director

Albertsons Companies • Georgetown, TX

2d

About The Position

The Assistant Store Director supports the Store Director in leading all aspects of store operations, driving sales performance, delivering exceptional customer service, and developing high-performing teams. As a key member of the store leadership team, this role helps ensure operational excellence, financial performance, safety compliance, and execution of company initiatives. The Assistant Store Director assumes responsibility for overall store operations when the Store Director is unavailable.

The role involves supporting daily operations and financial goals; maintaining store conditions and merchandising execution; recruiting, coaching, and developing associates and department leaders; promoting strong customer service; monitoring performance metrics; supporting inventory, labor, safety, and compliance practices; and coordinating work across departments. The Assistant Store Director may serve as Manager on Duty and lead store communications and operational follow-up.

The position requires standing and walking for extended periods, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds, and frequent bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and climbing. Flexible scheduling, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous retail management experience required.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to interpret operational and financial reports.
• Knowledge of retail operations management, financial analysis, profit improvement strategies, labor management, workforce planning, customer service leadership, associate coaching and development, inventory control, shrink reduction, safety, compliance, risk management, communication, and conflict resolution.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to frequently bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and climb.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Multi-department grocery leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in directing daily store operations to achieve sales, labor, service, and profitability goals.
• Monitor store conditions for cleanliness, organization, product availability, and operational readiness.
• Ensure execution of merchandising plans, promotional programs, seasonal events, and company initiatives.
• Support inventory management and operational controls to minimize shrink and maximize sales opportunities.
• Maintain company standards across all departments.
• Recruit, interview, train, coach, and develop store associates and department leaders.
• Provide performance feedback and support associate growth and career development.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, inclusion, and customer service excellence.
• Partner with department managers to improve productivity, engagement, and retention.
• Assist with succession planning and talent development initiatives.
• Promote a customer-first environment and respond professionally to customer questions, concerns, and service recovery opportunities.
• Ensure departments deliver outstanding service and maintain high presentation standards.
• Lead by example through visible engagement with customers and associates.
• Support achievement of sales, gross profit, labor, and shrink targets.
• Analyze store reports, operating results, and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
• Assist in developing action plans to drive sales growth and operational efficiency.
• Monitor labor utilization and support efficient scheduling practices.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety requirements, labor regulations, and operational standards.
• Enforce safety procedures and maintain a safe working and shopping environment.
• Support loss prevention and inventory control efforts.
• Conduct store walks and inspections to identify and correct safety or compliance concerns.
• Serve as Manager on Duty as assigned.
• Lead daily store communication meetings and operational follow-up.
• Coordinate activities across departments to support execution and collaboration.
• Assume responsibility for overall store performance when the Store Director is unavailable.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday through a partnership with Stream.
• Associate discounts.
• Medical, dental, 401(k), and other health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates.
• Vacation, holidays, and sick pay, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Training, career growth, and development opportunities.
• Inclusive work environment with colleagues who reflect the communities served.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED