Assistant Grocery Manager

Why choose us?

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 helps ensure exceptional customer service, maintains merchandising and inventory standards, drives sales, and promotes a safe and efficient work environment. The Assistant Grocery Manager serves as a leader for department associates and assumes department responsibilities in the Grocery Manager's absence.

Key Responsibilities

Department Operations

• Assist in planning, organizing, and directing daily grocery department activities.
• Maintain proper product stocking levels and presentation standards.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with merchandising plans, promotional programs, and company initiatives.
• Review sales, inventory, shrink, and labor reports to identify opportunities and improve performance.
• Ensure department conditions meet company cleanliness and food safety standards.

Inventory Management

• Assist with ordering, receiving, and inventory control processes.
• Monitor product movement and adjust orders to support sales demand.
• Reduce out-of-stocks, overstock conditions, and product shrink.
• Ensure accurate scanning, pricing, and shelf tag integrity.
• Support inventory counts and department audits as required.

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide daily direction and support to grocery associates.
• Assist with training, coaching, and developing department team members.
• Promote a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Monitor associate productivity and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Support hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management activities as directed.

Customer Service

• Deliver and model exceptional customer service standards.
• Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Ensure associates actively engage with customers and maintain a service-focused culture.
• Support store initiatives to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with all company, local, state, and federal regulations.
• Ensure associates follow workplace safety standards and safe lifting practices.
• Promote food safety, sanitation, and product quality standards.
• Assist in maintaining a secure environment for associates and customers.

Financial Performance

• Support achievement of sales, gross profit, shrink, and labor goals.
• Monitor department expenses and identify opportunities for operational efficiencies.
• Assist in executing action plans designed to improve department performance.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly

• 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 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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