Asst Store Director-Jackson, WY.

Albertsons • Jackson, WY

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About The Position

Assistant Store Director Job Description Reports To: Store Director Position Type: Salaried Location: Retail Store Department: Retail Store Date: August 2023 About the Intermountain Division Diversity is fundamental at Albertsons Companies. We foster an inclusive working environment where the different strengths and perspectives of each associate are both recognized and valued. Bring your energy and unique perspective to the Intermountain Division and you will have the opportunity to grow with us professionally and personally. You will be part of a team that genuinely cares about helping you succeed. You will work alongside talented colleagues, many of whom build long careers while progressing through multiple roles and making a difference in our communities. Albertsons Companies is working to become the favorite food and drug retailer in every market it serves. The organization includes 2,230 stores, 27 distribution facilities and 19 manufacturing plants with over 250,000 employees across 34 states and the District of Columbia. The company is publicly traded with supermarkets across the country that includes Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs, ACME, Jewel-Osco, Lucky, Shaw's, Star Market, Super Saver, United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos.

Requirements

• Requires an extensive retail background with prior management experience related to retail operations.
• Requires a thorough understanding of overall Company practices, policies and procedures.
• Requires strong written and oral communication skills, good leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage people and maintain composure in dealing with customers and co-workers.
• Knowledge of employment laws and workplace practices.
• Strong business and financial knowledge.
• Requires the ability to identify needs, problems, and opportunities and to make effective short and long term plans and implement them to maximize sales and gross margins.
• Requires knowledge of every position in the store.
• Requires knowledge of basic math and accounting and computer software.
• Requires knowledge of and compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Must have extensive working knowledge of profit and loss statements.
• Must be familiar with emergency plans in the event of a natural disaster, serious accident or uncommon event(s).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a grocery retail environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with inventory management systems.

Responsibilities

• Champions corporate and division customer service programs to meet or exceed division customer service goals.
• Instills a culture of excellent customer service in the department and throughout the store.
• Responsible for total store operations and directing employees throughout the store, as well as department managers, in the absence of or as needed by the Store Director.
• Primary duty is management of the Grocery Department.
• Plans, organizes and directs day-to-day operations of the Grocery department, including dairy and frozen food sections.
• Conducts daily inspections of all Grocery sections and initiates corrective measures to ensure compliance with product quality and product rotation standards.
• Maintains in-stock conditions, and ensures compliance with code date standards; cleanliness, sanitation and safety standards; and security requirements.
• Controls pricing by following established division pricing guidelines and ensuring compliance with the coupon and discount policies.
• Implements Company and Division operating and merchandising policies and practices.
• Controls merchandise shrink.
• Supervises and participates in store inventory counts.
• Establishes Grocery Department operating procedures as required for implementation of Company policies, Division directives and Store Director instructions.
• Implements emergency procedures in the event of equipment and computer software malfunctions or failure.
• Orders grocery product and maintains inventory levels according to Division directives.
• Supervises the processing of all reclamation.
• Maintains orderly and in stock conditions in back room, sales floor and all grocery department areas.
• Supervises receiving, storing, stocking, pricing and merchandising of all Grocery products.
• Handles positive customer and vendor relations.
• Engages in suggestive selling and other sales techniques.
• Monitors daily log sheet, purchase report, actual versus projected sales and labor.
• Prepares and displays appropriate product signage.
• Under supervision of the Store Director, directs the work of all Grocery Department employees.
• Schedules Grocery Department employees to ensure adequate coverage and service levels.
• Directs, motivates, trains and participates in the hiring of all Grocery Department personnel.
• Ensures that all employees are instructed in the proper performance of work duties and are knowledgeable about Company policies and procedures.
• Monitors employee performance and effectively recommends personnel action such as hiring, firing, layoff, promotion, demotion, and disciplinary action.
• Builds and maintains employee morale.
• Resolves employee complaints where appropriate and reports action taken to the Store Director.
• Identifies and trains employees with high potential for advancement opportunities.
• Understands the store and Grocery Department Profit and Loss statement, and plans department promotions accordingly.
• Frequently communicates sales goals, department performance and sales opportunities to department employees to ensure positive results.
• Answers and responds to incoming telephone calls appropriately.
• Receives and appropriately resolves customer complaints and reports to the Store Director as appropriate.
• Maintains confidentiality concerning employees, store sales, and Company information.
• Maintains accurate department records.
• Responsible for performing all job duties with honesty and integrity and in compliance with Company policies and procedures.
• Attends required training and sales meetings.

Benefits

• Great pay
• Flexible schedule
• Training
• Opportunities for career development
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees
• Leisure time activity discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers