Own Brand Sales Manager 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

Category Planning, Business Planning, Merchandising, Pricing Strategy, Promotional Calendar, eCommerce Collaboration, Performance Tracking, Data Analysis, Vendor Management, Assortment Planning, Schematic Design, Problem-Solving, Root-Cause Analysis, Microsoft Office, Communication, Time Management

Industry

Retail

Description

Position Purpose Partner closely with Sales Managers, Assistant Sales Managers, and cross‑functional teams to grow penetration, market share, and profitability of our Own Brands. Leverage your knowledge of store operations, systems, and customer behavior to shape category plans and drive performance. This role reports to the SVP of Marketing & Merchandising and is based in Arlington, TX. Key Accountabilities Category & Business Planning * Develop annual Own Brands category business plans using prior performance and market trends. * Recommend strategies to Sales Managers and ASMs to achieve or exceed sales, profit, and penetration goals. * Contribute to the development of consumer‑focused category plans with cross‑functional partners. Merchandising & Pricing * Partner with Sales Managers and Assistant Sales Managers to build and execute merchandising plans. * Review item, market, and zone pricing strategies; recommend adjustments to align with goals. * Guide everyday pricing updates based on marketing targets, cost changes, and competitive checks. * Support new program and process creation to drive category leadership in penetration, profit, and market share. Promotions & eCommerce * Assist in the development and execution of the 52‑week promotional calendar, including ad writing, post‑promo analysis, and optimization. * Collaborate with the eCommerce team to strengthen digital presence and grow Own Brands penetration online. Performance Tracking & Insights * Track weekly, quarterly, and annual sales, gross profit, and market share by category and item using scorecards. * Analyze competitive activity, market conditions, and program performance to recommend future actions. * Gather and interpret internal and external data to provide insights on competition, P&L, execution, and vendor performance. * Prepare and deliver communications on category performance, weekly programs, and success stories to stores and leadership. Vendor & Assortment Management * Meet with vendors regularly to review performance, assortment, trends, and cost‑saving opportunities. * Recommend product assortment changes aligned with category strategy. * Work with sourcing, buying, and schematic teams to support item transitions. * Assist in schematic design and adjacency planning to support category roles. Field Execution * Conduct regular market visits to company and competitor stores. * Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership. Knowledge & Experience Education * Technical or Associate degree preferred but not required. * Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience). * RMC graduate preferred. Experience * 5+ years in retail store management, buying, digital, or merchandising roles. * Prior experience in category management or store operations specialist roles. * Ability to travel across the Southern Division (75%+). * Ability to work a 5‑day on‑site retail schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Skills * Strong problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis abilities. * Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Excellent time management and ability to shift priorities while meeting deadlines. * Ability to develop solutions that meet the needs of multiple stakeholders. Travel Requirements * Up to 40% travel, depending on geography. Physical Environment * Work performed in both office and retail store environments. * Extended periods of sitting, standing, or walking. * Frequent use of computers, calculators, phones, and standard office equipment. * Occasional bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching. * Fast‑paced environment with some evening or weekend work as needed. 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 role involves partnering with sales teams to grow penetration, market share, and profitability of Own Brands by developing annual category business plans and recommending strategies to achieve sales and profit goals. Key duties include executing merchandising plans, guiding pricing adjustments, managing promotions, tracking performance via scorecards, and meeting with vendors to review assortment and cost-saving opportunities.