General Merchandise Manager

Albertsons • Plainview, TX

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About The Position

The Drug/General Merchandise Department Manager oversees the daily operations of the Drug and General Merchandise departments, with responsibility for customer service, merchandising, in-stock conditions, inventory accuracy, seasonal execution, and sales. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role in which the manager leads associates and helps deliver a strong shopping experience.

The manager executes merchandising programs and maintains organized sales-floor and backroom areas; manages ordering and inventory; monitors sales and movement data; ensures compliance with company programs, safety standards, and operational procedures; assists customers; and provides direction, scheduling, training, and coaching to associates. The role requires flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Travel is not 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.
• Competence in merchandising execution and planogram compliance.
• Competence in inventory management, ordering, and shrink control.
• Competence in operational standards, safety, and compliance execution.
• Competence in 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 pounds.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Reliable attendance and compliance with company safety policies and Code of Business Conduct.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of inventory systems and merchandising standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Drug and General Merchandise departments, 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.
• Assist 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.
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities served.

What This Job Offers

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