Department Specialist I

Albertsons Companies • Lubbock, TX

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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. Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey! Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street. Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success. Bring your flavor Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

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