Store Director-Northern, VA

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This Store Director is responsible for the day‑to‑day operations of the store, ensuring high performance in sales, customer service, safety, and staff management.

• Overall management responsibility for a retail grocery store’s operations, including store performance, cash control, inventory and security.
• Track, analyze and improve store performance, forecast sales goals, and ensure goals are met or exceeded.
• Communicate sales goals and departmental performance to staff to drive results.
• Forecast, schedule and monitor labor to align with sales and productivity, controlling costs.
• Develop and execute strategies for product placement and promotional displays.
• Maintain store appearance and in‑stock conditions for all products.
• Oversee maintenance, cleanliness, safety and sanitation.
• Manage cash and accounting, ensuring security and accurate handling.
• Prioritize, plan and coordinate work activities, managing time and resources.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and company policies.
• Focus on customer satisfaction and provide coaching for superior service.
• Handle customer and employee complaints, making decisions to resolve them effectively.
• Select, train, develop and manage store employees, recommending hiring and disciplinary actions.
• Provide constructive feedback and development opportunities.
• Maintain relationships with union officials and comply with collective bargaining agreements.
• Maintain positive working relationships with peers, supervisors, suppliers and customers.
• Motivate employees toward shared objectives, modeling positive attitudes.
• Ensure proper staffing to meet sales and customer needs, proactively hiring as required.
• Conduct interviews and decide on hiring candidates.
• Train new hires on policies and procedures and evaluate performance during probation.

• Education Level:
  • High School Diploma (or equivalent) required;
    College degree preferred.
• Experience Level:
  • Three years as a Store Manager in retail, hospitality, or a service industry, or five or more years in retail or managerial experience in an Assistant Manager capacity.
  • Retail grocery experience required.

• Strong planning and organizational skills; strong math and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated customer service and supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of overall retail store operations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, verbal and written.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to make quality decisions under time constraints.
• Ability to work well with others.

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• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
• Can lift, stack, and maneuver items up to 55 lbs.
• May work at a desk or computer terminal for long periods.
• May use calculators, keyboards, telephone, computers and other office equipment.
• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required.
• Workday is fast paced; holiday, evening, and weekend work may be required.

The pay range is $88,400 to $120,000 per year, but no less than the local minimum wage. Starting rates vary by location, experience, qualifications and collective bargaining agreements.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by this job classification and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required.

Albertsons Companies – Equal Opportunity Employer

Director

Full‑time

Sales and Business Development

Retail