Albertsons-Safeway's Northern California Division has an opening for a Merchandising & Marketing Department Specialist.

Department Specialists complete a variety of specialized duties that supports the functional operations. The duties in the Department Specialist job family focus on tasks and/work that are unique to the department and require knowledge and skills that are beyond what are required for general office work.

Responsibilities

Assist with total store Customer Service for the Division Maintains complex records Responds to inquiries in area of responsibility Collects data/information for dept. use in special projects or reports Updates information and reports typically on the computer Checks information for accuracy Prepares and balances data Answers department phones as needed and routes to appropriate area Reviews information/data and makes decisions within very defined guidelines, parameters, and instruction Examines and prioritizes documents to determine work to be completed or best course of action Collects information for specific department reports Creates and maintains complex reports Sorts, files and maintains invoices, receipts, contracts, or other special department documents Compiles minor statistical data Makes and checks routine one and two-step math calculations Completes keyboarding projects such preparing correspondence and mailings Checks own work for accuracy Coordinates special programs and/or events Reviews and/or compares information/data and makes determination within defined guidelines, parameters, and instruction Maintains complex records and files, and search and investigate information found in files Compiles information and data from various sources for specific departmental reports, and creates reports, graphs and data comparisons Posts records and process departmental documents requiring specific knowledge of functional area Completes detailed keyboarding projects such as preparing correspondence from rough drafts and completing specialized departmental forms Responds to inquiries that require specialized knowledge of the function to respond Analyzes and develops major projects and carries projects through to completion Research and interpret a variety of levels of information Maintains unit documents such as ledgers, financial records, service information, etc Coordinates and implements approved changes in policies and procedures affecting unit Provides advice and assistance to other employees in unit and acts as liaison to other units Monitors daily work of a group of lower level specialist and make adjustments in division of work to ensure timely accurate completion of work Trains new employees on job tasks Acts as a resource to staff in work group Provides input to management on performance reviews of staff in work group May participate in interviews and provide input to management during selection process of new members to work group

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.

Qualifications

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 organized, 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.
We are customer driven.
We value different perspectives.
We raise the bar.
We act as owners.
We are one team.
We build belonging.
We are committed to a healthy future.

About Us
Albertsons-Safeway's Northern California Division office is located in Pleasanton, CA and supports the retail operations of 284 retail stores in northern California, northeastern Nevada, and Hawaii. Albertsons Companies is committed to bringing people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being by transforming the grocery and pharmacy-health experience for our customers. Each day, we work to earn customers for life.

Albertsons Companies is a leading food and drug retailer in the United States. The Company operates 2,270 retail stores with 1,728 pharmacies, 405 associated fuel centers, 22 dedicated distribution centers, and 19 manufacturing facilities. The Company operates stores across 34 states and the District of Columbia with 24 banners including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. The Company is committed to helping people across the country live better lives by making a meaningful difference, neighborhood by neighborhood. In 2022, along with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, the Company contributed more than $200 million in food and financial support, including more than $40 million through our Nourishing Neighbors Program to ensure those living in our communities and those impacted by disasters have enough to eat.

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, prior or on any other basis prohibited by law.

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