Albertsons Market · 9 hours ago
Assistant Grocery Sales Manager
Fullerton, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expAlbertsons Companies is a leader in retail, focusing on innovation and customer service. The Assistant Grocery Sales Manager will drive sales growth and enhance customer experience by managing assigned grocery categories and collaborating with various teams to improve market competitiveness.
Retail
Responsibilities
Develop annual business plans for assigned categories based on historical performance, market trends, and consumer insights
Create and maintain pricing strategies by zone and category to drive profitability
Design and implement promotional calendars aligned with division merchandising goals; evaluate performance post-promotion
Determine optimal product assortment; authorize new items and discontinue underperforming SKUs
Design schematics and recommend adjacencies to support category roles and improve customer navigation
Maintain weekly, quarterly, and annual scorecards to track category sales, gross profit, and market share
Conduct in-depth post-promotional and category-level performance analysis
Forecast sales and gross profit at the category level, contributing to department and division projections
Spot trends early and build action plans to capitalize on demand shifts
Serve as the primary contact for vendors within assigned categories; lead regular business reviews and deal negotiations
Partner with Procurement to ensure inventory alignment with promotional and category plans
Coordinate with stores, merchandising, and other departments to ensure seamless execution of programs
Attend vendor planning meetings and collaborate with corporate merchandising to implement initiatives
Collaborate with Corporate Merchandising to localize national initiatives for the division
Support total store customer service initiatives across the division
Provide direct supervision to office support staff and dotted-line guidance to Buyers
Visit stores to assess execution and gather feedback on merchandising programs
Champion corporate initiatives and ensure alignment with division goals
Qualification
Required
5 years in retail store management, buying, or merchandising roles
Prior store operations specialist or category management experience required
Experience demonstrating a strong understanding of operations and merchandising approaches
Strong experience in developing strategy and leading department operations
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or related field or equivalent combination experience
Availability to work a retail schedule, including 5 days on-site/infield, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Ability to travel across the Southern California Division geography
A creator: You can see creative solutions to serve our customers
A networker: You can develop and build extensive relationships
A collaborator: You can work across levels and functions to get results
A problem-solver: You find ways to get things done
A diplomat: you work well with people with different backgrounds
A constant customer champion: You know the customers and are committed to improving their lives
A restless curiosity: You are always looking for a better way, seeking to understand where the consumer is headed
A deep conviction: You have a passion for developing and increasing the value of this growing category
Proven ability to influence people, processes, and outcomes across functions
Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on innovation, simplification, and efficiency
Strong financial acumen, including P&L understanding and the ability to analyze performance drivers
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with a proactive, decisive approach
Effective planning, organization, and project leadership from concept through execution
Strong written and verbal communication skills that build relationships at all levels
Knowledge of Category Business Planning principles
Familiarity with procurement, logistics, and inventory management processes
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and merchandising systems; quick to learn new technologies
Continuous improvement mindset with a positive, adaptable approach to change
Self‑motivated and able to deliver strong results independently
Skilled in presenting to diverse audiences and influencing key decisions
Preferred
RMC Graduate a plus
Background in financial analysis, mathematical, statistics, marketing, merchandising, or consumer research a plus
Benefits
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
Retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility)
Quarterly bonus
Company
Albertsons Market
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase