D78 - Center Store Ops Specialist-Portland Division

Albertsons - Clackamas, OR

Full-time - Senior

Clackamas, OR

1-10 employees

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

The Center Store Ops Specialist for the Portland Division at Albertsons Companies is responsible for enhancing store operations by collaborating with department managers and staff to implement merchandising plans that achieve sales, gross profit, and labor targets. This role involves evaluating store performance, providing training and guidance to store associates, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Travel to assigned stores to work with Department Managers and staff on merchandising plans.
• Counsel department Managers and Store Directors on product merchandising and customer service.
• Evaluate overall department presentation, cleanliness, compliance, and program execution during store visits.
• Measure store-level performance through department sales, gross profit, and labor percent.
• Execute plans through store visits, reviewing results, and observing department conditions.
• Assess the success of training programs by reviewing evaluations.
• Provide work guidance to store associates on product knowledge, sales techniques, and compliance with company policies.
• Train department managers on business basics and department management.
• Provide input to Store Director on Store Department Manager performance.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in grocery retail with a strong understanding of all departments including Front End, Grocery, and Fresh operations.
• Previous experience as a Department Manager and Store Director.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Math skills for straightforward analysis.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate others without direct supervision.