Albertsons Companies, Inc.

Safeway Assistant Store Director- Washington DC

Albertsons Companies, Inc.$68K — $94K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of assistant manager experience in a multi-department retail or service environment.
  • High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
  • Strong customer service and supervisory skills.
  • Experience with perishable inventory management.
  • Solid understanding of overall store operations and cash handling procedures.
  • Proven leadership capability to motivate and manage a team.
  • Physical ability to perform sustained actions including standing and moving throughout the store.

Responsibilities

  • Manage store operations in the absence of the Store Director to maintain maximum efficiency.
  • Analyze sales performance and implement strategies to improve store metrics.
  • Communicate performance goals and provide feedback to staff to promote a results-driven culture.
  • Forecast labor needs and manage schedules to adhere to productivity guidelines.
  • Support the Store Director in enhancing product placement and store presentation.
  • Ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, and regulatory standards throughout the store.
  • Handle customer service issues and maintain employee productivity and morale.

Benefits

  • Competitive wages paid weekly.
  • Access to earned wages before payday through partnership with Stream.
  • Associate discounts offered.
  • Health and financial well-being benefits including medical and dental.
  • Time off benefits including vacation and sick pay.
  • Professional development opportunities offered by leadership.
  • Inclusive work environment reflecting community diversity.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Assistant Store Director (ASD) is actively involved in and provides friendly, courteous, and helpful customer service daily. The ASD is also responsible for assisting the Store Director (SD) with the total operations of the store and performs various duties personally or through supervision of store employees (100+ bargaining unit and non-contract employees).

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. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates. 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!

The ASD manages the entire store with the authority to operate the store at maximum efficiency during the absence of the SD. The ASD is responsible for the supervision of all store employees. This includes orienting new employees, training and developing, scheduling and payroll, performance evaluation, and personnel actions (e.g., hiring, promoting, disciplining, etc.). Our ASD's also performs or delegates security and cash control procedures, the handling of customer complaints, the reporting of accidents/injuries, the maintenance of sanitation standards, office and accounting functions, the maintenance of in-stock conditions, and ensuring communication between departments and among store personnel.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • 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.


  • Monitor display accuracy and appearance to implement promotions. Ensure that products are properly displayed and ordered in a manner to maintain in-stock conditions.


  • 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.


  • 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.


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


Minimum 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


  • Will be required to repeatedly use hands, arms, legs, and feet for sustained action (e.g. walking around the store, stocking, rotating product).


  • Ability to stand 100% of the shift and work in a fast-paced environment.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Schedule writing


  • Inventory Ordering


  • Shrink Management


  • 2+ Years experience managing in a food-based industry


  • Union experience


Travel: May be required to travel for training or participation in corporate programs and focus groups. Additionally, travel to other stores to assist when necessary, may be required. Respond to: Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume by visiting: www.albertsonscompanies.com/careers

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. As an Assistant Store Director, a significant portion of your day will be spent on the sales floor managing employees and interacting with customers.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

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 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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About the Team

Pay Transparency:

Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility). [If applicable:] Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus.

About Albertsons Companies, Inc.

Albertsons Companies, Inc. Careers

Join the vibrant team at Albertsons Companies, Inc., a leading name in the retail industry, where job opportunities abound and career growth is not just a possibility but a promise. As one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive culture that thrives on diversity, innovation, and leadership.

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At Albertsons Companies, Inc., you will be part of a dynamic team that pushes the boundaries of what a retailer can accomplish. With positions ranging from entry-level to senior management, our company offers a path for every ambitious professional eager to advance their career in a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

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We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees through targeted development programs and leadership training. Our commitment to professional growth is evident in our comprehensive benefits package, which supports both personal and professional development. Additionally, our diversity training ensures that everyone, from interns to executives, understands and values the richness that different perspectives bring to our company.

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Innovation is at the heart of Albertsons Companies, Inc. Whether it’s through cutting-edge technology implementations in our stores or pioneering sustainability practices, our team is always at the forefront of the industry. Join us and contribute to our mission of redefining the grocery shopping experience for millions of customers nationwide.

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Our employees are our greatest asset, and we empower each one to contribute ideas that drive change and improve our operations. Albertsons Companies, Inc. is not just a company; it’s a community where each member’s input is valued and where every job role is essential to our collective success.

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