Bakery Ops Specialist

Albertsons Companies

. Monitor, enforce, and support execution of the division merchandising plan in assigned stores .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeWilmington • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and analytical skills to drive sales and profitability in grocery retail. Proficient in training and guiding teams on merchandising, customer service, and compliance while effectively collaborating with cross-functional partners.

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Grocery Retail ExperienceDepartment ManagementAnalytical SkillsLeadership SkillsMicrosoft Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Sales AnalysisProfit and Loss ManagementMerchandising ExecutionTraining Program DevelopmentCustomer Service Techniques

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationProblem-SolvingInterpersonal SkillsMotivational Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelVLOOKUPPivot Tables

Industry Keywords

Grocery RetailMerchandising PlanStore Performance EvaluationCross-Functional CollaborationCustomer Service Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor, enforce, and support execution of the division merchandising plan in assigned stores
Travel to assigned stores and work with Department Managers and staff to meet sales, gross profit, and labor targets
Counsel Department Managers and Store Directors on product merchandising and customer service
Visit stores to evaluate department presentation, cleanliness, compliance, and program execution
Measure store-level performance through department sales, gross profit, and labor percentage
Execute plans through store visits, reviewing results, and observing department conditions
Determine training program success by reviewing and assessing evaluations
Provide work guidance to store associates on product knowledge, sales and marketing techniques, profit and loss, and company policy compliance
Train Department Managers on business fundamentals and department management
Provide input to Store Directors on Department Manager performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

College degree or equivalent work experience
5+ years in grocery retail with a strong understanding across the assigned department
Previous Department Manager and Store Director experience
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of people in person and over the phone
Marketing orientation
Analytical and problem-solving abilities
Math skills for straightforward analysis
Strong leadership skills and ability to lead and motivate others without directly supervising
Tech savvy and comfortable with complex systems
Collaborative work with cross-functional partners
Fluent in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and formulas
Ability to meet deadlines
Willingness to travel division-wide up to 70%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus eligibility
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Sick pay
PTO/Vacation pay
Paid holidays
Pension and/or 401(k) eligibility
Competitive wages paid weekly
Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday via Stream
Associate discounts
Training, career growth and development
Inclusive work environment