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!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

The Albertsons Store Director is a dynamic and purpose-driven leader, accountable for the store’s overall performance, culture, and operations. This role is ideal for individuals who excel at driving sales through people, fostering a growth mindset, and building high-performing, inclusive teams. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and resilient leader who thrives in dynamic environments. They champion innovation, embrace calculated risks, and approach challenges with creativity. With a relentless focus on the customer and Associate experience, they leverage insights to build lasting relationships and deliver!

Pay transparency:

The current starting salary range is $88,400 to $148,000 k annually. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates. Associates in this position are also eligible for a quarterly bonus based on the store's performance. The total comp package yearly can include 12 days PTO, 40 hrs of sick time, 6 recognized holidays, 401k match of up to 7%, Pet insurance, EPA benefits, and so much more!

Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Communication

• Lead, motivate, and develop associates through consistent coaching and recognition.

• Facilitate weekly planning sessions with Assistant Store Director(s) and Department Managers to align the team with goals and priorities.

• Cascade information effectively to ensure everyone is equipped to succeed, through daily morning and evening team huddles.

• Delegate tasks to team members empowering them to take ownership, engagement and fostering a sense of accountability.

• Communicate transparently and regularly with all levels of the team to foster clarity and trust.

Team Building & Talent Development

• Develop Store Management team by identifying skill gaps and create tailored development plans to enhance leadership capabilities career growth.

• Coach and mentor leaders regularly, providing actionable feedback, stretch assignments, and growth opportunities that foster confidence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Partner with Assistant Store Director(s) to make strategic hiring decisions that align with current and future talent needs, ensuring balanced coverage and team strength.

• Build diverse, high-performing teams by recruiting individuals with varied backgrounds, skillsets, and perspectives.

• Actively engage in community outreach to attract local talent and create meaningful opportunities for associates to give back, reinforcing a sense of purpose and connection.

• Foster a culture of belonging and shared success by setting clear expectations, celebrating team wins, and aligning everyone around common goals and values.

• Drive associate retention and engagement through intentional relationship-building, career pathing, and the removal of barriers to advancement—ensuring every associate feels seen, supported, and set up for success

Sales Culture & Customer Connection

• Inspire a customer-first mindset by setting a clear vision that aligns every associate’s actions with the goal of delivering exceptional service and driving sales through meaningful customer interactions.

• Lead the execution of a localized merchandising strategy that reflects community preferences, enhances product discoverability, and influences purchasing decisions to elevate the overall store experience.

• Leverage customer insights and feedback from both physical and digital channels to identify emerging trends, improve service delivery, and tailor the shopping experience to individual preferences.

• Foster a culture of recognition and accountability, where exceptional selling behaviors and customer-centric actions are celebrated and directly tied to performance outcomes.

• Equip associates with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to anticipate customer needs, personalize service, and consistently exceed sales and service expectations.

• Champion a frictionless customer journey by integrating in-store and online operations—ensuring product availability, service consistency, and a cohesive brand experience across all touchpoints.

Operational Excellence

• Partner with Human Resources, Operations Specialists, Sales Teams and other key supporting backstage functions within the organization to deploy the appropriate resources in support of achieving shared goals.

• Readily understands and utilizes P&L, sales, purchases, labor and cost reporting to impact results.

• Own workforce management by scheduling to meet customer demand to optimize coverage while controlling labor.

• Ensure store readiness for an exceptional customer experience by conducting daily walkthroughs to uphold visual merchandising standards, cleanliness, and overall presentation.

• Obtains necessary licenses needed for store operations such as Food Safety and Sanitation License.

• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and company policies and procedures, including but not limited to cash handling, security, safety, consumer protection, sanitation, wage and hour, etc.

• Maintain appropriate professional relationships with union officials, and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreement provisions, if applicable.

• Take responsibility for outcomes and empower teams to act with pride and accountability.

Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years of progressive retail leadership experience, preferably in grocery, retail, or service industries. High school diploma or equivalent required; college bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Proven success in team development, sales growth, and operational strategy.

• Strong analytical, communication, and coaching skills.

• Experience with workforce management tools and financial analysis platforms.

• Passion for inclusive leadership, coaching, and community engagement.

• This is not an all-inclusive list of duties, functions, or physical requirements of the job.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• 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 Our Values – Click below to view video:

ACI Values

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