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Albertsons

Albertsons

Grocery retailer offering in-store, pickup, delivery

Administrative Assistant 2 - Department Specialist

Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry
Boise, ID, USA
In Person

About the job

Requirements
  • Previous administrative, office support, customer service, or reception experience is preferred.
  • Strong customer service orientation with the ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Ability to perform data entry, basic reporting, sorting, filtering, and spreadsheet management with accuracy.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records.
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment.
  • Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.
  • Professional appearance and demeanor when serving as a first impression for visitors and guests.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support multiple functions within the department.
  • Ability to analyze information, identify issues, and independently develop effective solutions.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with executives, vendors, customers, and visitors.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced corporate office environment.
  • Ability to learn and navigate multiple enterprise software applications and systems.
Responsibilities
  • Manage the front desk reception area during normal business hours as the first point of contact for visitors and employees.
  • Coordinate vendor and visitor check-in procedures, including issuing temporary badges and notifying internal contacts of guest arrivals.
  • Respond promptly and professionally to executive, employee, and intercompany requests.
  • Partner with Security personnel during emergency situations and facility-related incidents.
  • Create, maintain, and reset UPS CampusShip accounts for all Albertsons Companies locations.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve UPS shipping system issues and user concerns.
  • Monitor the UPS support email inbox and provide timely responses to customer inquiries and support requests.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for UPS shipping-related questions from internal and external customers.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, shipping procedures, and security requirements.
  • Provide administrative support to the Office Services and Facility Maintenance team as needed.
  • Cross-train and provide backup support for other Office Services functions and responsibilities.
  • Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
  • Coordinate incoming and outgoing mail, overnight deliveries, courier services, and package distribution.
  • Serve as liaison with shipping carriers, including UPS, FedEx, and USPS, to resolve service, delivery, billing, and account-related issues.
  • Maintain shipping records, usage reports, and account administration documentation as required.
  • Coordinate visitor hospitality, conference room support, and meeting logistics as needed.
  • Assist with ordering and maintaining office supplies and related inventory.
  • Support office events, meetings, employee functions, and catering coordination.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous administrative, office support, customer service, or reception experience.
  • Experience supporting shipping, logistics, mailroom, or package management functions.

About the company

Albertsons operates as a major U.S. grocery retailer with stores and digital channels. Customers shop in-store or via curbside pickup and home delivery, and a subscription program offers monthly credits to boost loyalty. Its website and app provide digital coupons, weekly ads, and shopping lists to simplify shopping and encourage repeat visits. The company differentiates itself by combining a wide store footprint with digital tools and a loyalty-driven, omnichannel approach to deliver convenient, affordable groceries and sustain revenue.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Boise, Idaho

Founded

1939

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What believers are saying

  • Albertsons reported double-digit basket growth from AskAI and Albertsons AI in early 2026.
  • OpenAI’s February 2026 ad pilot puts Albertsons banners in high-intent ChatGPT shopping queries.
  • June 2026 Criteo integration monetizes meal-planning conversations, expanding retail media revenue beyond search ads.

What critics are saying

  • Failed Kroger merger left Albertsons closing stores and cutting jobs across 2025 and 2026.
  • July 2026 identical sales fell 0.8%, forcing guidance cuts and exposing weaker grocery demand.
  • Debt refinancing added 2032 and 2034 notes in February 2026, raising interest burden and leverage.

What makes Albertsons unique

  • Albertsons became Criteo’s first retailer for sponsored products inside AI shopping search on June 23, 2026.
  • Susan Morris is consolidating 11 divisions into four regions through ACI Edge, launched July 2026.
  • Brian Rice, McDonald’s CIO, joined the board February 25, 2026, strengthening digital execution.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

16%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

16%
Yahoo Finance
Sep 10th, 2026
Kroger and Albertsons hire tech chiefs to compete with Amazon and Walmart

Kroger and Albertsons have made senior technology hires as they compete with Amazon and Walmart in the evolving grocery market. Technology has fundamentally changed grocery shopping, with customers now able to order from multiple delivery services, Amazon, Walmart, and Target. Albertsons appointed Meg Whitman as executive chair of its board, a newly created role. Whitman previously led eBay from 1998 to 2008, growing annual revenue from $30 million to over $8 billion. She also headed Hewlett-Packard from 2011 to 2018. Whitman will advise CEO Susan Morris on operations and strategy as Albertsons streamlines operations around AI technologies and improves customer experience across stores and digital channels. The Food Industry Association notes that real-time data, automation, and AI have become essential for success.

Yahoo Finance
Jun 23rd, 2026
Albertsons integrates sponsored products into AI-powered conversational search with Criteo

Albertsons Media Collective has integrated with Criteo to bring sponsored product discovery to its AI-powered conversational search feature. The partnership enables brands to connect with shoppers during meal planning and basket building through naturally surfaced advertisements within product carousels. The integration allows eligible sponsored products to appear within AI-driven conversational search results, helping advertisers engage customers closer to the point of purchase. Over 85% of Albertsons' AI-powered conversations begin with open-ended or exploratory questions, creating opportunities for brands to introduce products during discovery moments. Albertsons Companies operates over 2,200 locations across 35 states and the District of Columbia. Criteo, a global commerce intelligence platform built on proprietary data from over $1 trillion in annual sales, marks Albertsons as its first retailer to integrate sponsored products into an AI-powered shopping assistant.

Fox Business
Apr 2nd, 2026
Albertsons closes 20 stores, cuts hundreds of jobs after $24.6B Kroger merger blocked

Albertsons is closing additional stores and cutting jobs nationwide following the collapse of its $24.6 billion merger with Kroger. The Boise-based grocery chain, which operates Safeway, Vons and Pavilions, has shut roughly 20 stores in 2025. Recent closures include Vons locations in Escondido and Redlands, California, eliminating 135 jobs, and stores across Texas and Washington, DC, affecting over 200 workers. The company is pivoting to cost-cutting measures, including automation and artificial intelligence investments, as it competes with Walmart and other low-cost operators. A federal judge blocked the merger in 2024, ruling it would reduce competition and raise prices. Kroger and Albertsons spent approximately $1.5 billion pursuing the deal. Albertsons' stock has declined over the past year as it restructures operations independently.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 31st, 2026
Major US grocery chains close dozens of stores, lay off thousands

Major US supermarket chains are closing underperforming stores and warehouses as they compete with big-box retailers like Walmart and Target. Kroger is closing three California locations in March, laying off 171 workers, following the closure of nine fulfilment centres and elimination of 1,700 jobs in November 2025. Albertsons is shutting two North Texas supermarkets and laying off 138 workers by 25 April, adding to 20 closures in 2025. The company also closed 12 Safeway locations across Colorado, Nebraska and New Mexico in November 2025 and eliminated 380 corporate office positions. Ahold Delhaize USA announced it would close six e-commerce fulfilment centres in Pennsylvania and Virginia, transitioning to store-based fulfilment. Despite closures, chains maintain they remain committed to their markets and continue opening new locations.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 10th, 2026
Albertsons closes 120-year-old Vons grocery store in California, cuts 65 jobs

Albertsons is closing a Vons supermarket in Escondido, California, by 1 May, laying off 65 employees. The store's pharmacy will shut earlier on 16 April. The company cited underperformance and failure to meet financial expectations as reasons for the closure. The closure follows Albertsons shutting 20 locations in 2025, including 12 Safeway stores across Colorado, Nebraska and New Mexico in November. The company also eliminated 380 corporate jobs in Arizona and California last year. Supermarket chains continue struggling against big-box retailers like Walmart, which controls 23.6% of the US grocery market. Grocery chains face rising costs, changing consumer preferences and unfavourable lease rates. Kroger recently closed three California stores and nine fulfilment centres, eliminating about 1,700 jobs.