Manager Own Brand Sales at Albertsons Companies

Bellevue, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Aug, 26

Salary

159700.0

Posted On

28 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Category Management, Pricing Strategy, Promotional Planning, Financial Management, P&L Analysis, Vendor Relationship Management, Market Trend Analysis, Assortment Planning, Planogram Design, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Procurement, Inventory Management, Consumer Research, Analytical Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communication

Industry

Retail

Description

Position Purpose: Strategically manages their categories to increase sales, total gross dollars, and market share versus prior year and to meet or exceed projected numbers. Creates and implements pricing, promotion, assortment and shelf planograms for each assigned category, based on detailed analysis of past performance and results, industry best practices, and consumer trends. The Sales Manager partners with corporate merchants to maximize category performance and vendor relationships. Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Creates Yearly category business plan based on detailed analysis of previous results and market trends. • Meets or exceeds projected sales and profit contribution. • Creates a detailed pricing strategy by zone by category and maintains approach throughout the year. • Creates and implements a promotional calendar by major category, which supports division merchandising strategy. Tracks results at end of each promotion in terms of sales, profit and share growth or contribution. • Designs schematics and recommends adjacencies that support the role of the category. • Determines appropriate product assortment based on the category strategies. Authorizes new items entering the and discontinue lines based on potential contribution to the category and department. • Maintains weekly, quarterly and yearly scorecards to track sales, gross profit dollars and share of each category. • Measures total contribution to the entire department. • Manages and maximizes categories to achieve most efficient use of vendor dollars. • Creates sales and gross profit projections at the category level, rolling up to department and division projections quarterly and yearly. • Conducts in depth post-promotional analysis at the item and category level. • Plans ads ad displays in support of the category plans and total department initiatives. • Coordinates and communicates between stores, merchandising and other departments in the division. • Acts as primary contact within the division for all vendors in categories assigned. • Meets with vendors on a consistent basis for deal negotiation and business updates. • Works closely with procurement function. Communicate category and promotional plans to ensure desired service levels and optimum inventory position achieved. • Attends key vendor planning meetings. • Works in conjunction with others in department, across the division, and with corporate merchandising to facilitate implementation of programs. • Visits stores as necessary to observe the results of merchandising programs. • Supports and implements Corporate initiatives when appropriate for division. • Direct supervision of applicable office support staff. • Initiate and follow through on personnel actions such as: interviewing and providing input used in hiring decisions, providing input and/or conducting performance reviews. • Determine the need for, coordinate, and evaluate formal training activities and on-the-job training programs. Qualifications: The following are preferred: Education Level: • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing or related field • Graduate of the Retail Management Certificate Program preferred Experience Level: • 5-10+ years of retail/category experience • 15 total years’ experience in grocery industry • 5 years’ experience managing people Skills and Experiences: • Possess field or relevant business experience where a solid understanding of marketing, merchandising, consumer research and financial management practices have been gained. • Excellent understanding of store operations and merchandising methodologies and practices, P&L and financial management. • Strong financial, mathematical, statistical, marketing, merchandising, and consumer research background to read, interpret, and understand how internal and external factors influence financial results. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and experienced in taking initiative and making decisive yet appropriate decisions. • Strong planning and organizing skills. • Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective business relationships within and outside the company. • Strategy development skills. • Relationship management skills • Skilled in Category Business Planning. • Demonstrated effective leadership skills and abilities. • Understanding of procurement, logistics, and inventory management. PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT: • Work may be performed in a temperature-controlled environment. • Must sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time. • May spend long periods of time at desk or computer terminal. • May use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment in the course of normal workday. • Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties. • Workday is fast paced; some evening and weekend work may be required. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Less than 50% travel The pay range is $114,100 to $159,700 per year. Starting rates will vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement.    Dependent on length of service, hours worked and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay (accrued based on hours worked), PTO/Vacation pay (accrued based on hours worked), paid holidays (between 7-9 days annually), bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility).  Closing Date: June 3, 2026 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

Strategically manage categories to increase sales, market share, and gross profit through detailed pricing, promotion, and assortment planning. Partner with corporate merchants and vendors to optimize category performance and implement business plans.