Assistant Store Director

Albertsons•Hurst, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Store Director (ASD) supports the Store Director in leading daily store operations, driving sales, ensuring excellent customer service, and maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures. This role plays a critical leadership function across all departments, including operations, merchandising, labor management, safety, and associate development. The ASD acts as the Store Director in their absence and is responsible for helping deliver a consistent, high‑performing store environment.

Requirements

Leadership experience
Experience in retail operations
Customer service skills
Merchandising knowledge
Labor management skills
Understanding of safety and loss prevention practices
Hiring, onboarding, and training experience
Performance management skills
Communication skills
Ability to act as Manager on Duty

Nice To Haves

Experience as an Assistant Store Director or similar role
Experience in a high-volume retail environment
Knowledge of food safety regulations
Experience with planograms and visual merchandising

Responsibilities

Support the Store Director in executing daily store operations to achieve sales, labor, and profitability goals
Ensure company policies, procedures, and operational standards are consistently followed
Assist with store walks, operational audits, and execution of action plans
Monitor shrink, inventory accuracy, and loss prevention practices
Respond to operational issues quickly and professionally to minimize disruption
Lead, coach, and develop department managers, supervisors, and associates
Support hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and corrective action processes
Foster a positive, inclusive, and accountable work environment
Model professional behavior, strong communication, and customer‑first culture
Partner with the Store Director to build leadership bench strength and succession plans
Support execution of merchandising standards, planograms, promotions, and seasonal sets
Ensure departments are fully staffed, faced, and ready for business
Drive strong in‑stock conditions, freshness standards, and visual presentation
Partner with department leaders to improve sales, productivity, and presentation
Assist with labor planning, scheduling, and daily labor management
Monitor payroll usage and productivity to meet labor budgets
Support timekeeping accuracy and ensure compliance with attendance and pay practices
Ensure compliance with food safety, workplace safety, and regulatory requirements
Partner with the Admin Coordinator and leadership team on payroll, onboarding, and compliance workflows
Address safety concerns promptly and complete required incident documentation
Support asset protection initiatives and investigate operational issues as needed
Serve as Manager on Duty when scheduled
Resolve customer concerns professionally and escalate when appropriate
Lead by example in delivering excellent customer service
Ensure customer service standards are consistently met across all departments