Asst Grocery Sales Manager

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
 

Financial

• Responsible for managing assigned categories to achieve financial projections for sales, profit margins and
  vendor funds, each period.

Category Management

• Manage product mix, shelf placement, pricing and promotional merchandising plans for assigned categories.
•  Analyze market data to determine correct mix of products to carry in our stores.
• Stay on top of product trends via external and internal sources and act on trends to quickly add new, innovative
  products & programs into our stores.
• Responsible for maintaining shelf sets for each category that full, organized and easy to shop.
• Review pricing on a regular basis to ensure all products are pricing correctly according to established parameters.
• Build Bi-weekly merchandising plans (ads & displays) that maximize units, sales, margins and vendor funds.

Communication and Working with others:

• Communicate clearly to stores via bi-weekly email updates, bi-weekly sales bulletin, online portal page, quarterly
  meetings and any other communication as necessary.
• Visit Haggen stores on a consistent basis and connect with Store Management and department head for assigned
  categories to ensure good execution of merchandising plans and ensure stores are being well supported.
• Maintain strong relationship with vendors to maximize sales & vendor funds through item mix, new items and
  promotions.
• Work closely with internal Haggen people – Haggen Data Integrity, Haggen Marketing team, Haggen Schematic
  Analyst and other Haggen Sales Managers.

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications: The following are preferred not required:
Education Level:

• Possess a degree in Business, Marketing, related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Graduate of the Retail Management Certificate Program is a plus

Experience Level:

• Previous store operations experience or similar experience where a strong understanding of operations and
  merchandising approaches has been gained.

Skills and Experiences:

• Financial, mathematical, statistical, marketing, merchandising and consumer research background to read, interpret,
  and understand how internal and external factors influence financial results.
• Ability to read and interpret profit and loss statement and understand how the categories managed are affected.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be experienced in taking initiative and making decisive yet
  appropriate decisions.
• Strong planning and organizing skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective business
  relationships within and outside the company.
• Familiarity with Category Business Planning.
• Familiar with procurement, logistics, and inventory management.
• Strong with computer applications (Excel, Word & Power Point) and able to learn internal systems quickly (pricing
  system & vendor portals)

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment or store environment.
• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal.
• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment in the course of normal workday.
• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties.
• Store visits involve regular standing, walking, climbing stairs and movement in and around machinery and hazardous
  equipment, as well as backstage receiving and production areas. Standing/walking, sitting, keyboarding, bending,
  twisting, reaching, pushing/pulling, lifting.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Travel to Haggen stores on a regular basis and travel to industry trade shows 1-3 times
yearly

The pay range is $81,170 to $95,000 per year. Starting rates will vary based on things like location, experience,
qualifications and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Dependent on length of service, hours worked and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, benefits include
medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay (accrued based on hours worked), PTO/Vacation pay
(accrued based on hours worked), paid holidays (between 7-9 days annually), bereavement pay, and retirement benefits
(pension and/or 401k eligibility).

Closing Date: April 13, 2026

Employer Description

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. 

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Pay Transparency:

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 (accrued based on hours worked), PTO/Vacation Pay (accrued based on hours worked) or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays (8-9 days annually), bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility).  [If applicable:] Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus. ​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.