Albertsons-Safeway's Northern California Division has an opening for a Merchandising Department Specialist supporting Grocery sales.

As a Department Specialist, you quite possibly have one of the most important jobs in the office. The work you do is seen in every tag lining our shelves, in every sign that is on display at our stores -- your hard work & input makes that happen. The department specialist reviews promotional pricing, sets clearance pricing for discontinued items, and even proofs the weekly circular. You utilize reporting and data analysis to help guide the strategy around our promotional marketing. You are a partner to the Assistant Sales Manager, the local store personnel, and other marketing partners. There is a lot to be proud of as a department specialist knowing the impact you make on your stores, your customers, and our company.

What you bring to the table:

• You are tech savvy -- complex systems do not intimidate you
• You enjoy working collaboratively with cross-functional partners to drive actions & results
• You take pride in the work you do, with every detail, whether big or small
• Analyzing data, reports, and documents to develop solutions gives you energy
• You are fluent in MS Office, especially Excel (V-Lookups, Pivot tables, and writing formulas)
• Working on a fast-paced team is exciting to you
• You can be depended on to meet deadlines
• Making a huge impact on your customers and the company matters to you
• You believe food truly matters in all the moments in life

Salary range is $25.38 to $33.00 per hour. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates.

Knowledge & Experience

Education Level: High School Diploma required. College degree preferred or relevant job experience.

Experience Level: 1-2 years’ experience in Retail Grocery and/or pricing, buying, marketing or merchandising fields.

Skills and Experiences

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent keyboarding skills
• Math skills at a specific level (i.e. one step: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division or two step percent calculations or more advanced).
• Excellent computer skill: word processing and/or spreadsheet
• Be detail oriented, ability to organize, and strong analytical skills.
• Possess ability to direct, organize, lead and control work group staff.

Travel Requirements: Up to 5%

Physical Environment

• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal.
• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment in the course of normal workday.
• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties.

Why You Will Choose Us
Albertsons Companies Inc. has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company’s philosophy. Our goal is to continue to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being and that starts with people like you bringing your unique self to our company and making it one person stronger and better!

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, including vacation, holidays, sick pay (for eligibility requirements, please visit myACI Benefits: https://myaci-benefits.com)
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth, and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

Our Values
We put people first: Our associates are the connection to our customers and communities. We care for their well-being and invest in their personal and professional growth.

We are customer driven: We care about our customers and make decisions based on what’s best for them. We are empowered to make a positive impact – big and small – in our customers’ lives.

We value different perspectives: We encourage open dialogue and healthy debate. We make better decisions when everyone’s voice is heard.

We raise the bar: We stay curious and challenge the status quo to continually innovate and improve how we serve our customers and communities.

We act as owners: We act with integrity, pride, and passion. We hold ourselves accountable, anticipate customer needs, and engage others constructively to deliver results that matter.

We are one team: We value teamwork and camaraderie. We build relationships and recognize each other’s contributions.

We build belonging: We know a diverse and inclusive workforce is built on a foundation of courtesy, dignity, and respect.

We are committed to a healthy future: We work together and build partnerships to support our communities and the planet we share.

About Us
Albertsons' Northern California Division support office is located in Pleasanton, CA and supports the operation of 285 retail stores in northern California, northwestern Nevada, and Hawaii under the Safeway, Andronico's, Vons, and Pak 'n Save Foods banners.

Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertsons Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Pak 'N Save Foods, and Balducci’s.

Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.

Bring your flavor! Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table!

Albertsons Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.