Assistant Grocery Manager

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Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Grocery Manager supports the Grocery Manager in the daily operation of the Grocery Department. This position helps maintain product availability, merchandising standards, inventory control, department organization, and excellent customer service. The Assistant Grocery Manager also provides leadership and direction to associates and assumes responsibility for the department in the Grocery Manager’s absence.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership & Customer Service

- Assists in directing and supervising daily Grocery Department operations.

- Provides leadership, coaching, and direction to department associates.

- Promotes friendly, efficient, and professional customer service.

- Responds to customer questions and resolves concerns appropriately.

- Communicates department priorities, assignments, and expectations to associates.

- Assumes responsibility for department operations in the Grocery Manager’s absence.

- Promotes teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.

Grocery Operations

- Supports daily stocking, replenishment, conditioning, and recovery of the department.

- Ensures shelves and displays are properly stocked, organized, and maintained.

- Monitors product availability and works to minimize out-of-stocks.

- Ensures products are properly rotated and maintained according to company standards.

- Helps coordinate deliveries, receiving, backroom organization, and product movement.

- Maintains a clean, organized, and customer-ready department.

- Identifies operational issues and works with department and store leadership to resolve them.

Merchandising & Sales

- Assists with the execution of merchandising plans, displays, promotions, and seasonal programs.

- Ensures pricing, signing, and promotional displays are accurate and properly maintained.

- Supports department sales and profitability goals.

- Monitors sales trends and product movement to identify merchandising and inventory opportunities.

- Ensures promotional and high-demand merchandise is stocked and available for customers.

- Maintains company merchandising and presentation standards throughout the department.

Inventory & Shrink Control

- Supports inventory management and product-ordering activities.

- Monitors inventory levels and helps maintain appropriate product quantities.

- Assists with inventory counts and department audits.

- Helps identify and address shrink, product damage, and inventory discrepancies.

- Ensures proper product rotation to reduce waste and maintain product quality.

- Supports company asset-protection and inventory-control procedures.

Associate Development

- Assists with training and onboarding Grocery Department associates.

- Provides ongoing coaching and feedback regarding job responsibilities and department standards.

- Helps assign daily tasks and follows up to ensure completion.

- Supports scheduling and staffing needs based on department workload and business needs.

- Reinforces customer service, productivity, safety, and operational expectations.

- Identifies training and development opportunities for associates.

Safety & Compliance

- Ensures department operations follow company policies, procedures, and safety standards.

- Promotes safe work practices and promptly addresses potential hazards.

- Maintains appropriate sanitation and housekeeping standards.

- Ensures equipment is used safely and properly.

- Supports completion of required department documentation, inspections, and compliance activities.

- Follows applicable food safety and product-handling requirements.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

- 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). For eligibility requirements please visit https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/myaci-benefits.com/__;!!K1aXqncla1X7G90AkdLmCg!rAQQIgK5qTHEOZimihiTu-Cq5CqDd5yTyDy2Md9yy2X9n5N5-LNd_VFz-Ph78hdScxWtyckceXfHreYVJ1PsQk_8tfijDVHG5g$ myACI Benefits

- Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development

- An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

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