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 Purpose

The Assistant Grocery Manager supports the Grocery Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the Grocery Department. This position assists with driving sales, maintaining appropriate inventory levels, ensuring product availability and presentation, controlling shrink, and providing excellent customer service. The Assistant Grocery Manager also supports the supervision, training, and development of department associates while ensuring company standards, policies, and procedures are followed.
Key Responsibilities Department Operations

- Assist with the overall operation of the Grocery Department and provide leadership in the Grocery Manager’s absence.

- Ensure shelves, displays, endcaps, and promotional areas are properly stocked, organized, rotated, and maintained.

- Monitor product availability and assist with ordering and replenishment to support customer demand.

- Maintain accurate pricing, signage, tags, and promotional displays.

- Assist with receiving, stocking, backroom organization, and inventory management.

- Ensure proper product rotation and adherence to FIFO practices.

- Monitor inventory levels and help identify overstocks, out-of-stocks, and inventory discrepancies.

Sales & Merchandising

- Support department sales and merchandising initiatives.

- Execute company merchandising plans, resets, promotions, and seasonal displays.

- Maintain department appearance and presentation standards.

- Identify opportunities to improve product placement, availability, and overall department conditions.

- Help ensure advertised and promotional merchandise is available and properly displayed.

Leadership & Associate Development

- Provide direction and support to Grocery Department associates.

- Assist with training, coaching, and developing associates.

- Support onboarding and training of new team members.

- Delegate daily tasks and follow up to ensure work is completed accurately and efficiently.

- Promote teamwork, accountability, productivity, and excellent customer service.

- Provide leadership to the department in the Grocery Manager’s absence.

Customer Service

- Provide friendly, helpful, and professional customer service.

- Assist customers with product locations, questions, and special requests.

- Address customer concerns promptly and professionally.

- Ensure associates consistently meet customer service expectations.

- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming shopping environment.

Inventory & Shrink Control

- Assist with ordering, receiving, and maintaining appropriate inventory levels.

- Monitor out-of-stock conditions and coordinate replenishment.

- Follow proper product rotation procedures to maintain quality and minimize shrink.

- Investigate inventory discrepancies and support corrective actions.

- Help control department shrink and expenses while supporting sales and profitability goals.

Safety & Compliance

- Ensure department operations comply with company policies and procedures.

- Follow established food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.

- Maintain clean and organized sales floor, storage, and backroom areas.

- Identify and correct potential safety hazards.

- Reinforce safe work practices with department associates.

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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