About the Intermountain Division  

Grow with us. Bring your energy and unique perspective to the Intermountain Division and you will have the opportunity to grow with us professionally and personally. You will be part of a team that genuinely cares about helping you succeed. You will work alongside talented colleagues, many of whom build long careers while progressing through multiple roles and making a difference in our communities.   

The Neighborhood Marketing Sales Manager (SM) supports the maximization of store and category performances with a focus on the Division’s top-line sales by assisting in creation and execution of sales and merchandising programs, pricing programs, and local vendor relationships.  The Sales Manager is a key leader within the Merchandising & Marketing team they will lead our hyperlocal merchandising and marketing initiatives by partnering with the full merchandising and marketing team across all departments, manage various category sales and profit objectives, develop local sales and merchandising plans, communicate local market intelligence, work with Operations Specialists and store teams to drive execution, conduct local negotiations, and provide input into tactics to complement merchandising & marketing strategies across total store. This role is located in Boise, ID and will report to the Vice President, Merchandising and Marketing.

Key Responsibilities:

Assists in planning, directing, implementing, and monitoring the local Merchandising & Marketing Programs. Responsible for being one of the chief strategists and salesperson for specific categories with local vendors. Sets pricing strategies and category margin targets. Visit Albertson's companies stores and competitions frequently within the total Intermountain Division Partners with local vendors to develop promotional plans and works with the full merchandising and marketing team as well as the Operations Specialists and store teams to achieve implementation and execution. Determines supply strategy for merchandising & marketing plans in assigned categories  Develops and maintains productive, positive, and profitable local vendor relationships with the local vendor community. Manages weekly ad/promo processes and display execution.  Analyzes competitive ads/promotional activities and reviews programming effectiveness vs competition. Deep ownership and knowledge of key business unit demographics and trade areas. Key driver of new to market and first to market innovation and segmentation. Division subject matter expert on local nuances that impact merchandising and marketing strategies within the division specifically related to multicultural markets, rural markets, suburban markets, etc.

Key Competencies:

Consistently delivers results with tangible metrics by providing clear direction, delegating, removing obstacles, and leveraging the strengths of others. Fosters innovation and leads change, sharing creative ideas, taking measured risks, and finding new ways to solve problems.  Is flexible, adaptable and can pivot according to business needs and requirements, while leading others to changing market conditions and requirements.  Empowers team through delegation, providing opportunities to meaningfully contribute, be recognized, and valued. Embraces an inclusion-focused mindset, fostering a team environment with diverse perspectives, experiences, and style. Display customer centric approach – understands customer impact of all key business decisions.  Leads with kindness, courtesy, dignity, and respect.

Requirements:

Demonstrated effective leadership skills and the ability to manage a dynamic and diverse team. Strong analytical ability to understand how internal and external factors influence financial results. Familiarity with procurement, logistics, and inventory management. A degree in Business, Marketing or related field or related experience. Proven experience managing people and leading change. 

About Albertsons  

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. We have a new vision: forging a retail winner that is admired for national strength with deep local roots, that offers an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how a customer chooses to shop with us. We want talented individuals to be a part of this journey! The organization includes 2,230 stores, 27 distribution facilities, and 20 manufacturing plants with over 250,000 employees across 34 states and the District of Columbia. The company is publicly traded with supermarkets across the country that include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs, ACME, Jewel-Osco, Lucky, Shaw's, Star Market, Super Saver, United Supermarkets, Market Street, and Amigos. 

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.  

 

Diversity is fundamental at Albertsons Companies. We foster an inclusive working environment where the different strengths and perspectives of each associate are both recognized and valued.   

We believe that building successful relationships with our customers and our communities is only possible through the diversity of our people. And a diverse workforce leads to better teamwork and creative thinking, as well as mutual understanding and respect.  

 

The Albertsons Companies' policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, medical condition, marital status, or any other legally protected status.  

We support a drug-free workplace. All applicants offered a position are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen before final employment. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER