Drug/General Merchandise Department Manager

Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership career? Join us for an exciting opportunity as a Drug/General Merchandise (GM) Department Manager, where strong merchandising, operational excellence, and customer service come together.

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for team-focused managers who are passionate about results, organization, and delivering a great shopping experience. As a Drug/GM Department Manager, you will oversee key departments that drive in‑stock performance, inventory accuracy, seasonal execution, and sales. This role offers a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment where your leadership and merchandising expertise make a visible impact every day.

Bring your flavor 

Building the future of food and well‑being starts with you. Bring your team-building skills, merchandising expertise, and customer‑first mindset to a role where your impact is visible every day.

Main responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations of the Drug and General Merchandise departments with a focus on customer service, merchandising, and in‑stock conditions

• Execute planograms, resets, promotional sets, ad programs, and seasonal transitions accurately and on time

• Maintain clean, organized, and visually appealing sales floor and backroom areas

• Manage ordering, inventory levels, cycle counts, and inventory accuracy while minimizing shrink

• Monitor sales trends, movement reports, and seasonal needs to support ordering and merchandising recommendations

• Ensure compliance with company programs, safety standards, and operational procedures

• Support customers with product questions, promotions, and locating merchandise

• Provide daily direction, scheduling, training, and coaching to Drug/GM associates

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

Soft skills:

• Strong customer‑service focus and attention to detail

• Effective leadership, communication, and team‑building skills

• Strong organization, prioritization, and problem‑solving abilities

• Ability to manage multiple categories and shifting priorities

Competencies:

• Merchandising execution and planogram compliance

• Inventory management, ordering, and shrink control

• Operational standards, safety, and compliance execution

• Sales performance and promotional execution

Knowledge:

• Retail or general merchandise operations

• Inventory systems and merchandising standards (preferred)

Abilities:

• Ability to review sales and inventory data to guide department planning

• Ability to train, coach, and develop associates

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. 

• Travel requirements: None

• Other requirements: Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays; reliable attendance; compliance with company safety policies and Code of Business Conduct

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

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