Produce Ops Specialist

Albertsons Companies

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

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeFairfax • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and training capabilities in grocery retail, with a focus on merchandising execution, sales performance, and team development. Proficient in analyzing store-level metrics and implementing effective marketing strategies to drive profitability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Grocery Retail ExperienceDepartment ManagementSales Performance AnalysisLeadership SkillsMS Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Merchandising ExecutionSales AnalysisProfit and Loss ManagementTraining Program DevelopmentCustomer Service Strategies

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationAnalytical Problem-SolvingCollaborationMotivational Leadership

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeExcelVLOOKUPPivot Tables

Industry Keywords

Grocery RetailDepartment ManagerStore DirectorMarketing OrientationCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor, enforce, and support execution of the division merchandising plan in assigned stores
Train, coach, oversee, and develop store teams within the department
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
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 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 to complete straightforward analysis
Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and motivate others without directly supervising
Tech savvy; able to work with complex systems
Collaborative work with cross-functional partners
Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and formulas
Ability to meet deadlines
Willingness to travel division-wide, up to 70%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible bonus
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Sick pay
PTO/Vacation pay
Paid holidays
Pension eligibility
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