GM/HBC Manager

The GM/HBC Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the General Merchandise and Health & Beauty Care departments to deliver strong sales, gross profit results, and exceptional customer service. This role ensures effective merchandising, inventory control, labor management, and associate development while maintaining compliance with company standards and operational expectations.

• Lead execution of merchandising, pricing, and promotional plans for GM and HBC departments.
• Drive sales growth, gross profit, and inventory turnover while controlling shrink and expenses.
• Ensure departments are clean, well-organized, fully stocked, and visually appealing at all times.
• Maintain planograms, shelf standards, signage, and display compliance.
• Manage inventory levels through accurate ordering, forecasting, and stock rotation.
• Monitor department performance using sales, gross margin, shrink, and labor metrics; take corrective action as needed.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop department associates to build strong, service-focused teams.
• Create and manage associate schedules to meet business needs while controlling labor costs.
• Provide ongoing feedback, performance evaluations, and corrective action when necessary.
• Maintain compliance with safety, operational, and company policy standards.
• Partner with Store Director, Assistant Store Director, and support teams to achieve overall store objectives.
• Respond to customer inquiries and resolve issues promptly and professionally.
• Support and execute company programs, initiatives, and seasonal transitions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by store leadership.

• Direct: GM/HBC department associates
• Indirect: Supports cross-department collaboration within the store

• GM and Health & Beauty Care departments
• Sales, gross profit, labor, inventory, and shrink performance

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education preferred.
• Prior retail management experience required; GM or HBC experience strongly preferred.
• Grocery, mass retail, or general merchandise background desired.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of retail merchandising and inventory management.
• Working knowledge of sales, gross margin, labor controls, and shrink reduction.
• Proven leadership and team development skills.
• Ability to analyze performance data and drive results through action plans.
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with store leadership.
• Proficient with retail systems and standard business software.

• Minimal travel; limited to training or business meetings as required.

• Work is performed primarily in a retail store environment.
• Extended periods of standing, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching.
• Regular use of handheld devices, computers, and standard store equipment.

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.

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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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