GM/HBC Manager

Albertsons Companies • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Drug/GM (General Merchandise) Manager leads the Drug/General Merchandise Department to drive sales, profitability, and operational excellence. This role is responsible for ensuring shelves are fully stocked, merchandise is effectively displayed, and customers receive outstanding service while managing inventory, shrink, and team performance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous retail or general merchandise leadership experience preferred
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Knowledge of merchandising, inventory systems, and product categories
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Oversee all Drug/GM operations including ordering, stocking, and inventory control
• Ensure shelves and displays are fully stocked, faced, and merchandised to company standards
• Manage product assortment including health & beauty, over-the-counter medications, seasonal, and general merchandise
• Execute promotional displays, planograms, and seasonal merchandising programs
• Monitor and maintain proper product rotation and shrink control processes
• Deliver excellent customer service and ensure team members provide the same
• Assist customers with product selection, especially in health and wellness categories
• Maintain a clean, organized, and easy-to-shop department
• Hire, train, and develop Drug/GM associates
• Provide coaching, feedback, and performance management
• Create schedules aligned to workload and sales trends
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and strong execution
• Drive sales through effective merchandising, in-stock conditions, and product presentation
• Monitor key metrics including sales, margin, shrink, and inventory turns
• Control expenses including labor and product loss
• Identify opportunities to improve department efficiency and profitability
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Maintain proper handling and storage of regulated and over-the-counter products
• Adhere to safety and sanitation standards across all areas
• Support inventory audits and compliance checks

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• life insurance
• sick pay
• PTO/Vacation pay
• paid holidays
• bereavement pay
• retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility)
• quarterly bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED