Safeway Assistant Store Director- Fairfield, CT

Key Responsibilities

• Overall management responsibility for operation of retail grocery store during absence of the Store Director, including store performance, control of cash, inventory and security, customer services, and management of staff.
• 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.
• Preserve positive working relationships with direct reports, peers, supervisors, suppliers, and customers effectively handling complex or difficult situations involving others.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• May perform other management duties to keep the store functioning effectively at all times.

Benefits

• Pay Transparency: The salary range is $68k to $94k annually with quarterly bonus potential. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications.
• The total comp package yearly can include 12 days PTO, 40 hrs of sick time, 6 recognized holidays, 401k match of up to 7%, Pet insurance, EPA benefits, and so much more!

Pay

Pay Transparency: The salary range is $68k to $94k annually with quarterly bonus potential. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule

Schedules: 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