2027 Store Manager Trainee at Albertsons Companies in Itasca, IL

2027 STORE MANAGER TRAINEE Location: Itasca, IL, United States Program Overview The Store Manager Trainee position provides a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience in a fast-paced retail environment. Candidates will rotate through various departments to build a strong understanding of store operations, customer service standards, and overall business performance. This role is designed to develop future leaders by offering practical experience in daily operations while supporting store leadership in driving sales and delivering an exceptional customer experience. High-performing trainees may be considered for future store leadership opportunities, including Store Director career paths.   Key Responsibilities • Deliver prompt, friendly, and efficient customer service • Assist customers with product location, questions, and special requests • Support daily store operations, including stocking, merchandising, and inventory management • Learn department standards, processes, and performance expectations • Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas • Partner with team members and leadership to achieve store goals • Develop skills in inventory management, ordering, scheduling, and payroll execution • Build and support a strong, team-focused environment aligned with company values Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree (open to all majors) • Strong customer service and communication skills • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment • Team-oriented with a willingness to learn • Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays • Previous leadership or managerial experience preferred • Ability to commute up to one hour from home address Why Join Jewel-Osco? At Jewel-Osco, we are committed to developing future leaders. This role provides the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience, build essential retail and leadership skills, and grow within a supportive, team-driven environment.   Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail.  Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being.  We want talented individuals to be part of this journey! 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, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street. 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.     Disclaimer 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. Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer This Company 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.  We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269(option #4).