Grocery Manager

About the role

Join Albertsons Companies as a Grocery Department Manager, where operational excellence, merchandising execution, and customer service come together. You will oversee all daily operations of the Grocery Department, drive sales and profitability, and ensure strong in‑stock conditions, accurate pricing, and high merchandising standards. This fast‑paced, hands‑on role directly impacts store success and supports a great shopping experience for customers.

Main Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Grocery Department with a focus on customer service, sales, and department readiness.
• Deliver friendly, prompt, and knowledgeable customer service and resolve customer concerns professionally.
• Ensure shelves, displays, and aisles are clean, full, front‑faced, and merchandised to company standards.
• Execute planograms, promotional sets, seasonal transitions, and weekly ad merchandising.
• Manage ordering, inventory levels, product rotation, and backroom organization.
• Monitor shrink and implement procedures to reduce waste and loss.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, safety, and operational standards.
• Hire, train, coach, schedule, and develop grocery associates while fostering a positive team environment.

Soft Skills

• Strong customer‑service focus with a visible team presence.
• Effective communication, coaching, and team‑building skills.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.

Competencies

• Grocery merchandising and planogram execution.
• Inventory management, ordering, and shrink control.
• Labor planning, scheduling, and performance management.
• Operational standards, food safety, and compliance execution.
• Knowledge of grocery product flow, rotation, and inventory control.
• Retail merchandising and promotional execution.
• Store systems and ordering tools.

Abilities

• Analyze sales, labor, and inventory data to drive results.
• Train, coach, and develop associates.
• Lift, push, pull, and carry products; work in coolers and freezers.

Other Requirements

• Travel requirements: None.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Reliable attendance.
• Compliance with company safety policies and Code of Business Conduct.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Associate discounts.
• Health and financial well‑being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401(k) and more).
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay).
• Training, career growth, and development opportunities.
• Inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues reflecting the communities served.