Center Store Ops Specialist

Albertsons Companies • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

PURPOSE: Monitors, enforces, and supports execution of the division merchandising plan for their department in assigned stores.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field and/or previous experience in merchandising of assigned product area and retail sales experience preferred.
• Must possess previous Department Manager and Store Director experience.
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills and deal effectively with a wide variety of people both in person and over the phone.
• Possess a marketing orientation, good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Possess math skills to complete straightforward analysis.
• Possess strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and motivate others without directly supervising.

Responsibilities

• Travels to assigned stores working with the Department Manager and staff to share merchandising plans for departments to meet sales, gross and labor targets.
• Works with and counsels department Managers and Store Directors in all aspects of product merchandising and customer service.
• Visits stores and evaluates on overall department presentation, cleanliness and compliance to company policy and procedures.
• Develops and maintains training programs that will ensure the availability of qualified associates to fill respective departments positions in the company.
• Participates in departmental and divisional sales meetings.
• Oversees shrink, food safety and sanitation, departmental sales, labor and gross profit reporting from assigned stores.
• Implements new merchandising programs and strategies and makes sure department staff is properly trained.
• Monitors competitor activities.
• Assists in opening new and remodeled stores.
• Provides merchandising input back to Division Sales Managers and Assistant Sales Managers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees