Director of Merchandising

Why choose us? 

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join Albertsons Companies for an exciting opportunity where leadership, innovation, and operational excellence drive success across our stores and communities. 

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for a strategic leader who is passionate about developing teams, improving performance, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to influence store operations across the banner, partner with senior leadership, and help shape the future of our business through operational excellence, talent development, and sales growth initiatives. 

 

About the role: 

This role is responsible for translating National and Market Merchandising priorities into locally relevant strategies that meet the needs of the business and customers. The Director of Merchandising serves as a key business partner, influencing decisions, aligning priorities, and driving execution across cross-functional teams to deliver measurable business outcomes. 

This role is critical in ensuring stores have the products, tools, resources, and support needed to deliver exceptional customer experiences while achieving merchandising objectives 

 

Main responsibilities: 

• Oversees allocation of projections financial deliverables to Division Sales Managers in conjunction with the VP. 

• Monitors performance relative to projections and drives corrective action: Sales/Profitability & Co Op. 

• Assesses results of each department and total for the division. 

• Oversight of direct reporting functional groups: Vendor Funds Analyst, BDR Coordinators, and Reset Coordinators.  

• Solicits research, benchmarks, external and internal performance as necessary. 

• Chairs / attends sales planning meetings and weekly ad meetings. 

• Develops and drives merchandising strategy for division in partnership with entire Merchandising Team 

• Attend key vendor promotion planning meetings. 

• Drives market branding campaigns/programs (consistent with Corporate) in conjunction with Marketing. 

• Oversees division/market research. 

• Reviews comments on current division performance from Division VPs of Sales Operations and assists and responds appropriately. 

• Partners with the Director of Marketing to monitor advertising agencies and programs. 

• Tours stores to assess overall implementation effectiveness. 

• Monitors competitor advertising, promotion, marketing initiatives. 

 

 

We are looking for candidates who possess the following: 

Soft Skills: 

• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills 

• Exceptional coaching, mentoring, and talent development capabilities 

• Influencing and negotiation skills 

• Effective public speaking and presentation abilities 

• Strong interpersonal and collaborative leadership style 

 

Competencies: 

• Strategic thinking and business acumen 

• Organizational agility and systems thinking 

• Decision-making and problem-solving 

• Change leadership and execution excellence 

• Collaboration and cross-functional partnership 

• Results-oriented mindset with strong accountability 

 

Knowledge: 

• Market research experience. 

• Proven ability to develop merchandisers.

• Sales orientation experience. 

•  Arbitration/problem resolution. 

•  Excellent communication skills. 

 

 

Abilities: 

• Analyze and interpret operational and financial data to drive business decisions 

• Manage multiple priorities across a large and complex organization 

• Lead and develop high-performing teams 

• Motivate others to achieve operational and financial goals 

• Identify opportunities and implement sustainable business improvements 

 

Educational Requirements: 

• Education Level: Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

 

 

Experience Requirements: 

• 10+ years of progressive retail merchandising or grocery retail leadership experience, preferably across multiple banners, categories, or geographies. 

• Minimum of 5 years of people leadership experience, including leading leaders and developing high-performing teams. 

• Extensive experience in P&L management, category management, pricing, promotions, assortment strategy, forecasting, and fiscal planning. 

• Experience leading large multi-category merchandising organizations with direct accountability for business results. 

• Demonstrated success negotiating vendor agreements, contracts, and funding programs at local and national levels. 

• Requires analytical ability and mental alertness to ensure accurate, safe, and thorough completion of jacks.  Manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are necessary.   

 

 

 

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, Vision, 401(k), and more!) 

• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick pay (eligibility requirements apply) 

• Leaders invested in your training, career growth, and professional development 

• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve 

 

Our Values 

At Albertsons Companies, our values guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering an environment where associates can grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact on our customers, communities, and each other. 

 

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