Department Specialist I

Albertsons • Lubbock, TX

2d

About The Position

The Department Specialist I assist the Assistant Center Store Sales Manager in setting up and maintaining items, promotions and cost changes in the buying and retail system. This role involves preparing ads, promotions, cost changes, and new items for system entry, as well as working reports for business reviews. The specialist will handle guest requests, communicate with partners, store management teams, and other internal departments, and assist with various projects as needed. They will also perform data entry for retails and promotions and other duties as requested or required by upper management. Additionally, the role includes reviewing upcoming firm order releases and monitoring new and discontinued item processes by division, as well as responding to special requests and researching information for other TAB department numbers.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma required
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and punctual
• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for developing positive and efficient working relationships with partners and team members
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, but efficient and controlled manner
• Strong research and problem-solving skills
• Must be detail oriented and driven to work accurately
• Ability to function as a team member and get along with others

Nice To Haves

• Some College preferred
• Retail grocery experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare ads, promotions, cost changes and new items for entry into the system
• Prepare and work reports for business reviews
• Handle guest requests
• Communicate with partners, store management teams and other internal departments
• Various projects as needed
• Work directly with Asst. Sales Manages and Coordinators
• Data entry for retails and promotions
• Performs other duties as requested or required by upper management
• Reviews upcoming firm order releases, monitor new and discontinued item processes by division.
• Responds to special requests and will research information for other TAB department numbers as requested.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay).
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED