Acme Assistant Store Director- Philadelphia, PA

About the role

Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand. The Assistant Store Director (ASD) role involves leading, innovating, and contributing to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire store with the authority to operate the store at maximum efficiency during the absence of the Store Director.
• Track, analyze, and take action to improve store performance by forecasting weekly/daily sales goals and meeting or exceeding established goals.
• Communicate sales goals, department performance, and sales opportunities with staff to ensure positive results.
• Forecast, schedule, and monitor labor to be consistent with store sales and productivity guidelines and wage budgets; create action plan to address cost control issues.
• Support Store Director with development and direction in the execution of strategies to improve product placement and appearance.
• Maintain appropriate professional relationships with union officials and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreement provisions if applicable.
• Respond to customer complaints, handle accidents/injuries, maintain sanitation standards, and ensure communication between departments and among store personnel.
• Manage issues relating to store maintenance, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation.
• Oversee and monitor handling of cash and accounting; ensure store is secured.
• Prioritize, plan, and coordinate work activities, and manage time and resources so that work objectives are met.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and company policies and procedures, including check cashing, security, safety, sanitation, wage and hour, etc.
• Focus on customer satisfaction and needs; ensure that employees provide customers with superior customer service through use of best practices and communication of the importance of superior customer service.
• Select, train, develop, and manage job performance of store employees, with assistance of other management personnel.
• Provide constructive suggestions and encouragement, set performance expectations, provide honest feedback, and identify assignments to provide others with developmental opportunities.
• Motivate others to perform the job and work towards common objectives. Serve as a role model to others instilling a positive attitude in his/her employees.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year of assistant manager experience responsible for managing a department/team within a multi-department operation within the retail or service industry - OR - Two years' experience as a department manager with responsibility for managing a department/team within a multi-department operation within the retail or high-volume service industry.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree is preferred.
• Strong customer service and supervisory skills.
• Perishable inventory management (no exceptions).
• Solid understanding of overall store operations.
• Proven ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Willing and able to work and train at any store within the district where they are hired.
• May perform other management duties to keep the store functioning effectively at all times.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with quarterly bonus potential.
• Up to 12 days of paid time off, 40 hours of sick time, 6 recognized holidays, and 401k match of up to 7%.
• Pet insurance, EPA benefits, and other comprehensive benefits.

Pay

The salary range is $68k to $80k annually with quarterly bonus potential. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule

With many of our stores operating 24 hours per day, interested applicants must allow for a variety of shifts and long hours including nights, holidays, and weekends. Days off during the work week are seldom taken consecutively.

Application

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume by visiting: www.albertsonscompanies.com/careers

Disclaimer

Albertsons Companies – Equal Opportunity Employer. We also provide a variety of benefits including competitive wages paid weekly, access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, discounts, health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!), time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay), and more!