Acme Store Director- Philadelphia, PA

The Albertsons Store Director is a dynamic and purpose-driven leader accountable for the stores overall performance culture and operations. This role is ideal for individuals who excel at driving sales through people fostering a growth mindset and building high-performing inclusive teams. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and resilient leader who thrives in dynamic environments. They champion innovation embrace calculated risks and approach challenges with creativity. With a relentless focus on the customer and Associate experience they leverage insights to build lasting relationships and deliver!

Pay transparency: The current starting salary range is $88400 to $148000 k annually. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location experience and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates. Associates in this position are also eligible for a quarterly bonus based on the stores performance. The total comp package yearly can include 12 days PTO 40 hrs of sick time 6 recognized holidays 401k match of up to 7% Pet insurance EPA benefits and so much more!

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Communication

• Lead motivate and develop associates through consistent coaching and recognition.

• Facilitate weekly planning sessions with Assistant Store Director(s) and Department Managers to align the team with goals and priorities.

• Cascade information effectively to ensure everyone is equipped to succeed through daily morning and evening team huddles.

• Delegate tasks to team members empowering them to take ownership engagement and fostering a sense of accountability.

• Communicate transparently and regularly with all levels of the team to foster clarity and trust.

Team Building & Talent Development

• Develop Store Management team by identifying skill gaps and create tailored development plans to enhance leadership capabilities career growth.

• Coach and mentor leaders regularly providing actionable feedback stretch assignments and growth opportunities that foster confidence accountability and continuous improvement.

• Partner with Assistant Store Director(s) to make strategic hiring decisions that align with current and future talent needs ensuring balanced coverage and team strength.

• Build diverse high-performing teams by recruiting individuals with varied backgrounds skillsets and perspectives.

• Actively engage in community outreach to attract local talent and create meaningful opportunities for associates to give back reinforcing a sense of purpose and connection.

• Foster a culture of belonging and shared success by setting clear expectations celebrating team wins and aligning everyone around common goals and values.

• Drive associate retention and engagement through intentional relationship-building career pathing and the removal of barriers to advancementensuring every associate feels seen supported and set up for success

  Sales Culture & Customer Connection

• Inspire a customer-first mindset by setting a clear vision that aligns every associates actions with the goal of delivering exceptional service and driving sales through meaningful customer interactions.

• Lead the execution of a localized merchandising strategy that reflects community preferences enhances product discoverability and influences purchasing decisions to elevate the overall store experience.

• Leverage customer insights and feedback from both physical and digital channels to identify emerging trends improve service delivery and tailor the shopping experience to individual preferences.

• Foster a culture of recognition and accountability where exceptional selling behaviors and customer-centric actions are celebrated and directly tied to performance outcomes.

• Equip associates with the tools knowledge and confidence to anticipate customer needs personalize service and consistently exceed sales and service expectations.

• Champion a frictionless customer journey by integrating in-store and online operationsensuring product availability service consistency and a cohesive brand experience across all touchpoints.

Operational Excellence

• Partner with Human Resources Operations Specialists Sales Teams and other key supporting backstage functions within the organization to deploy the appropriate resources in support of achieving shared goals.

• Readily understands and utilizes P&L sales purchases labor and cost reporting to impact results.

• Own workforce management by scheduling to meet customer demand to optimize coverage while controlling labor.

• Ensure store readiness for an exceptional customer experience by conducting daily walkthroughs to uphold visual merchandising standards cleanliness and overall presentation.

• Obtains necessary licenses needed for store operations such as Food Safety and Sanitation License.

• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and company policies and procedures including but not limited to cash handling security safety consumer protection sanitation wage and hour etc.

• Maintain appropriate professional relationships with union officials and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreement provisions if applicable.

• Take responsibility for outcomes and empower teams to act with pride and accountability.

Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years of progressive retail leadership experience preferably in grocery retail or service industries. High school diploma or equivalent required; college bachelors degree preferred.

• Proven success in team development sales growth and operational strategy.

• Strong analytical communication and coaching skills.

• Experience with workforce management tools and financial analysis platforms.

• Passion for inclusive leadership coaching and community engagement.

• This is not an all-inclusive list of duties functions or physical requirements of the job.