Center Store Operations Specialist at Albertsons Companies

Arlington, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Merchandising, Operations, Training, Coaching, Development, Communication, Analytical, Problem-Solving, Leadership, Financial Analysis, Customer Service, Compliance, Performance Measurement, Product Knowledge, Sales Techniques, Marketing

Industry

Retail

Description

Position Purpose Monitor, enforce, and support execution of the division merchandising plan for assigned departments. Train, coach, develop, and guide store teams to ensure strong merchandising execution and operational excellence. Key Accountabilities Store Support & Execution * Travel to assigned stores and work directly with Department Managers and team members to communicate and execute merchandising plans that support sales, gross profit, and labor targets. * Counsel Department Managers and Store Directors on all aspects of product merchandising, customer service, and operational standards. * Evaluate overall department conditions, including presentation, cleanliness, compliance, and execution against company policies and procedures. * Measure store‑level performance through key metrics such as department sales, gross profit, and labor percentage. * Execute merchandising and operational plans by conducting store visits, reviewing performance results, and assessing department conditions. * Determine the success of training programs by reviewing evaluations and measuring improvement. Training & Development * Provide guidance to store associates on product knowledge, sales and marketing techniques, profit and loss fundamentals, and compliance expectations. * Train Department Managers on the fundamentals of running their departments, including merchandising, financials, and customer service. * Provide performance feedback and input to the Store Director regarding Department Manager effectiveness. Scope & Environment * Responsibility spans multiple states within the division. * Includes support for urban, suburban, and rural store environments with varying operational needs. Knowledge & Experience Education * College degree or equivalent work experience. Experience * 5+ years of grocery retail experience with strong knowledge across all major departments, including Front End, Grocery, and Fresh operations. Skills * Prior experience as both a Department Manager and Store Director is required. * Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to work effectively with a wide variety of people in‑person and over the phone. * Marketing orientation with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities. * Solid math skills for straightforward performance and financial analysis. * Strong leadership abilities with the capability to influence and motivate without direct supervisory authority. Travel Requirements * Division‑wide travel: up to 70%. Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey! Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street. Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success. Bring your flavor Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process. Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269(option #4). Pay Transparency: Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications, and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Dependent on length of service, hours worked, any applicable collective bargaining agreement and/or Company policy, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay*, PTO/Vacation pay*, paid holidays*, bereavement pay and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility). Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus, subject to Company bonus plans. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis. *For roles in Washington State: Sick pay and PTO/Vacation pay are accrued based on hours worked and paid holidays are issued at 7-9 days annually.

Responsibilities

This specialist monitors and enforces the division merchandising plan across assigned departments, traveling to stores to coach teams on execution, operational standards, and achieving sales, profit, and labor targets. Key duties involve evaluating department conditions, measuring performance via metrics, and providing guidance on product knowledge, financials, and compliance to store associates and managers.