Assistant Store Director

Albertsons • Fountain, CO

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Store Director leads the Center of the Store, including Frozen, Dairy, and Liquor/Beer, and helps meet sales and profit goals. The role fosters exceptional customer service, oversees store operations, and provides leadership to associates and department managers. In the Store Director’s absence, the Assistant Store Director directs total store operations. The position also involves inventory, product quality, cleanliness, safety, pricing, shrink reduction, team development, and monitoring sales and labor performance. The role requires both management work and hands-on assistance with tasks such as setting displays or working at the cash register.

Requirements

• Completion of the ASD Training Program or a similar leadership development program.
• At least 1 year of experience as an Assistant Manager in a retail, hospitality, or service environment, or 2 years as a Department Manager.
• High school diploma required.
• Strong customer service and supervisory skills.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to handle customer interactions with composure.
• Proficiency in basic math and accounting.
• Comfort using computer software and financial statements.
• Ability to stand and walk, and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• College degree preferred.
• Retail background, ideally with management experience.
• Understanding of company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Promote and model outstanding customer service throughout the store.
• Lead total store operations in the absence of the Store Director.
• Oversee daily Center of the Store operations, including dairy and frozen sections, and conduct daily inspections for product quality and compliance.
• Maintain stocked, organized shelves and high standards for cleanliness and safety.
• Manage pricing and implement company policies to minimize merchandise shrink.
• Motivate, train, and lead associates; participate in hiring and advancing talent.
• Communicate sales goals and department performance to the team.
• Monitor daily logs, purchase reports, and labor costs.
• Handle customer calls, inquiries, and complaints professionally, reporting issues to the Store Director when necessary.
• Perform manual tasks such as setting up displays and assisting at the cash register.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Associate discounts.
• Medical, dental, 401(k), and other health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates.
• Vacation, holiday, and sick pay.
• Training, career growth, and development support.
• Inclusive work environment.
• Benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, PTO/vacation pay or flexible time off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits including pension and/or 401(k) eligibility.
• May be eligible for a quarterly bonus.

What This Job Offers

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