Assistant Store Director

Job Description

Position Summary

The Assistant Store Director (ASD) supports the Store Director in leading daily store operations, driving sales, ensuring excellent customer service, and maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures. This role plays a critical leadership function across all departments, including operations, merchandising, labor management, safety, and associate development. The ASD acts as the Store Director in their absence and is responsible for helping deliver a consistent, high‑performing store environment.

• Support the Store Director in executing daily store operations to achieve sales, labor, and profitability goals
• Ensure company policies, procedures, and operational standards are consistently followed
• Assist with store walks, operational audits, and execution of action plans
• Monitor shrink, inventory accuracy, and loss prevention practices
• Respond to operational issues quickly and professionally to minimize disruption

• Lead, coach, and develop department managers, supervisors, and associates
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and corrective action processes
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and accountable work environment
• Model professional behavior, strong communication, and customer‑first culture
• Partner with the Store Director to build leadership bench strength and succession plans
• Support execution of merchandising standards, planograms, promotions, and seasonal sets
• Ensure departments are fully staffed, faced, and ready for business
• Drive strong in‑stock conditions, freshness standards, and visual presentation
• Partner with department leaders to improve sales, productivity, and presentation

• Assist with labor planning, scheduling, and daily labor management
• Monitor payroll usage and productivity to meet labor budgets
• Support timekeeping accuracy and ensure compliance with attendance and pay practices

• Ensure compliance with food safety, workplace safety, and regulatory requirements
• Partner with the Admin Coordinator and leadership team on payroll, onboarding, and compliance workflows
• Address safety concerns promptly and complete required incident documentation
• Support asset protection initiatives and investigate operational issues as needed

• Serve as Manager on Duty when scheduled
• Resolve customer concerns professionally and escalate when appropriate
• Lead by example in delivering excellent customer service
• Ensure customer service standards are consistently met across all departments

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.

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