General Merchandise Manager Portland Oregon

Albertsons Companies • Portland, OR

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Drug/General Merchandise Department Manager oversees daily operations of the Drug and General Merchandise departments, focusing on customer service, merchandising, in-stock conditions, inventory accuracy, and sales. The role is hands-on and fast-paced, with responsibility for executing planograms, resets, promotional sets, advertising programs, and seasonal transitions; maintaining organized and appealing sales-floor and backroom areas; managing ordering and inventory while minimizing shrink; and ensuring company programs, safety standards, and operational procedures are followed.

The manager reviews sales trends, movement reports, and seasonal needs to guide ordering and merchandising recommendations. The position also provides direction, scheduling, training, and coaching to department associates and supports customers with product questions, promotions, and locating merchandise. Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, is required. The position is in Portland, Oregon; no travel is required.

Requirements

• Strong customer-service focus and attention to detail.
• Effective leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple categories and shifting priorities.
• Ability to execute merchandising and maintain planogram compliance.
• Knowledge or ability in inventory management, ordering, and shrink control.
• Ability to execute operational standards, safety requirements, and compliance procedures.
• Ability to support sales performance and promotional execution.
• Knowledge of retail or general merchandise operations.
• Ability to review sales and inventory data to guide department planning.
• Ability to train, coach, and develop associates.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Reliable attendance and compliance with company safety policies and Code of Business Conduct.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with inventory systems and merchandising standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Drug and General Merchandise department operations, focusing on customer service, merchandising, and in-stock conditions.
• Execute planograms, resets, promotional sets, advertising programs, and seasonal transitions accurately and on time.
• Maintain clean, organized, and visually appealing sales-floor and backroom areas.
• Manage ordering, inventory levels, cycle counts, and inventory accuracy while minimizing shrink.
• Monitor sales trends, movement reports, and seasonal needs to support ordering and merchandising recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with company programs, safety standards, and operational procedures.
• Help customers with product questions, promotions, and locating merchandise.
• Provide daily direction, scheduling, training, and coaching to Drug/GM associates.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates, including medical, dental, and 401(k)
• Time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick pay
• Training, career growth, and development
• Inclusive work environment with colleagues who reflect the communities served

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed