Own Brand Sales Manager

Albertsons Companies • Arlington, TX

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Partner closely with Sales Managers, Assistant Sales Managers, and
cross‑functional teams to grow penetration, market share, and profitability of
our Own Brands. Leverage your knowledge of store operations, systems, and
customer behavior to shape category plans and drive performance.
This role reports to the SVP of Marketing & Merchandising and is based in
Arlington, TX.

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.

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work
performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job
description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division,
and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills
of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official
job description will be provided during the application process.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the
basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability,
veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other
basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the
Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and
conviction records.

Requirements

• 5+ years in retail store management, buying, digital, or merchandising roles.
• Prior experience in category management or store operations specialist roles.
• Ability to travel across the Southern Division (75%+).
• Ability to work a 5‑day on‑site retail schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management and ability to shift priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to develop solutions that meet the needs of multiple stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Technical or Associate degree preferred but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• RMC graduate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual Own Brands category business plans using prior performance and market trends.
• Recommend strategies to Sales Managers and ASMs to achieve or exceed sales, profit, and penetration goals.
• Contribute to the development of consumer‑focused category plans with cross‑functional partners.
• Partner with Sales Managers and Assistant Sales Managers to build and execute merchandising plans.
• Review item, market, and zone pricing strategies; recommend adjustments to align with goals.
• Guide everyday pricing updates based on marketing targets, cost changes, and competitive checks.
• Support new program and process creation to drive category leadership in penetration, profit, and market share.
• Assist in the development and execution of the 52‑week promotional calendar, including ad writing, post‑promo analysis, and optimization.
• Collaborate with the eCommerce team to strengthen digital presence and grow Own Brands penetration online.
• Track weekly, quarterly, and annual sales, gross profit, and market share by category and item using scorecards.
• Analyze competitive activity, market conditions, and program performance to recommend future actions.
• Gather and interpret internal and external data to provide insights on competition, P&L, execution, and vendor performance.
• Prepare and deliver communications on category performance, weekly programs, and success stories to stores and leadership.
• Meet with vendors regularly to review performance, assortment, trends, and cost‑saving opportunities.
• Recommend product assortment changes aligned with category strategy.
• Work with sourcing, buying, and schematic teams to support item transitions.
• Assist in schematic design and adjacency planning to support category roles.
• Conduct regular market visits to company and competitor stores.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability and life insurance
• sick pay
• PTO/Vacation pay
• paid holidays
• bereavement pay and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility)
• Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus, subject to Company bonus plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level