Floral Operations Specialist (Northern CO, WY, SD, and NE)

Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

Main responsibilities:

• Ensures that store and department objectives are in alignment with division goals.
• Works collaboratively with store directors and department managers to ensure that common objectives are being addressed.
• Works closely with division merchandising teams to insure an understanding of merchandising goals and execution.
• Provides expert knowledge through instruction, coaching and development, to enable department managers to achieve company, division, district, and store objectives. Pro-actively stays in touch with new trends and practices to improve operational performance.
• Focuses on the clarification of roles and responsibilities, establishing clear lines of accountability.
• Coaches and develops department managers in all aspects of financial management: sales planning, ordering, inventory management, merchandising for sales & profits, labor scheduling, etc.
• Assists store associates in using and interpreting IT reports, becoming proficient with new technology and utilizing it to its maximum advantage.
• Constantly monitors and recommends ways to control operating costs and maximize return on investment.
• Analyzes financial reports, sales and profits trends, labor planning and scheduling, customer feedback, associate feedback, etc.
• Direct responsibility to District Managers
• Dotted line responsibility to Sales Manager
• Works in a collaborative manner with Store Directors and Department Managers from assigned departments.
• Oversee the operation of 40+ stores across districts.

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

• Assistant Store Directors and Department Managers with specialized knowledge of Floral operations with previous experience in merchandising or retail grocery operations required.
• Possess working knowledge of procurement procedures, economics, marketing, mathematics, and accounting principles.
• Possess ability to analyze and interpret data from computer reports and respond with the appropriate remedy.
• Ability to travel to all assigned locations daily.
• Must possess good organizational and supervisory skills and be capable of managing large numbers of employees effectively.
• Possess the ability to motivate and work with and through others to achieve desired results.
• Must demonstrate strong competencies in communications, coaching, conflict resolution, analysis, decision making, embracing change, risk taking, collaboration, leadership, and leading without influence.
• Must possess general knowledge of IT applications, computer capabilities and prior experience with personal computer applications required.
• Possess good verbal, written and public speaking communications skills.
• Deal effectively with a wide variety of people both in person and over the telephone.
• Must have the ability to represent the company's interest to outside vendors.
• Requires analytical ability and mental alertness to ensure accurate, safe, and thorough completion of work activities. Possess ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions.

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, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay).  For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

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