Assistant Store Director

Why Choose Us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

As the Assistant Store Director, you’ll be the heartbeat of our Center Store, bringing exceptional customer service to every interaction. You’ll lead the charge in managing the Center of the Store—covering Frozen, Dairy, and Liquor/Beer—while inspiring your team to meet and exceed sales and profit goals. Your insights and recommendations will play a key role in shaping our operations, directly influencing our store’s success.

• Customer Service Champion:
  Foster a culture of outstanding customer service that resonates throughout the store. You’ll lead by example, ensuring we not only meet but exceed customer expectations.
• Operational Leadership:
  In the absence of the Store Director, you’ll take the reins of total store operations, guiding associates and department managers alike to keep everything running smoothly.
• Inventory Management:
  Oversee daily operations of the center of the store, including dairy and frozen sections. Conduct daily inspections to ensure top‑notch product quality and compliance with standards.
• Inventory Guru:
  Keep our shelves stocked and organized while maintaining high standards for cleanliness and safety. You’ll be responsible for pricing and implementing company policies to minimize merchandise shrinkage.
• Team Development:
  Motivate, train, and lead associates, ensuring they’re equipped with the knowledge and skills to succeed. You'll play a crucial role in hiring and advancing top talent.
• Sales and Performance Monitoring:
  Regularly communicate sales goals and department performance to your team, driving them to achieve great results. You’ll keep an eye on daily logs, purchase reports, and labor costs to ensure everything stays on track.
• Customer Engagement:
  Handle incoming calls and customer inquiries with professionalism and care, addressing any complaints effectively and reporting to the Store Director when necessary.

• You’ll need a strong retail background, ideally with management experience, and a deep understanding of company policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential, along with the ability to handle customer interactions with composure.
• Proficiency in basic math and accounting is necessary, and you should be comfortable navigating computer software and financial statements.
• While your primary responsibilities are managing operations, you’ll also roll up your sleeves for manual tasks like setting up displays or assisting at the cash register.
• Physical stamina is key—you’ll be standing, walking, and occasionally lifting to 50 lbs.

• Expect to work in a temperature‑controlled store environment, with occasional exposure to various temperatures while handling products.

• Completion of ASD Training Program or a similar leadership development program.
• 1 year of experience as an Assistant Manager in a retail, hospitality, or service environment, or 2 years as a Department Manager.
• A High School Diploma is required; a college degree is preferred.
• Strong customer service and supervisory skills are a must.

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• 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.

ACI Values

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).

Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus.