Department Specialist I

Summary: Albertsons Companies is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S., committed to innovation and customer service. They are seeking a Department Specialist I to support the Sales Manager with data entry, promotional advertisement preparation, and vendor collaboration while ensuring accuracy and compliance in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: - Support the Sales Manager by managing accurate data entry related to product setup, pricing, and promotional activity - Prepare and proof promotional advertisements, ensuring pricing, images, and verbiage are accurate and compliant with standards - Execute vendor‑ and retail‑initiated price changes, including off‑invoice pricing for DC‑sourced items - Coordinate with vendors to resolve pricing discrepancies and support promotional execution - Maintain detailed and organized records to support merchandising and pricing accuracy - Meet recurring deadlines for ad production and pricing changes in a fast‑paced environment - Collaborate with internal teams to support merchandising, marketing, and sales initiatives - Ensure work output consistently meets quality, accuracy, and timeliness expectations Required Qualifications: - High school diploma or equivalent required - Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy - Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills - Ability to build positive working relationships with vendors and internal partners - Strong organizational and time-management skills - Adaptability and comfort working in a deadline-driven environment - Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently when needed - Pricing accuracy and data management - Advertisement preparation and proofing - Vendor collaboration and relationship management - Multi-tasking across competing priorities - Problem solving and follow-through - Continuous improvement and quality focus - Basic merchandising and retail pricing principles - Promotional ad production processes - Microsoft Office tools, particularly Word and Excel - Business communication and documentation standards - Understanding of vendor and retail operational processes - Ability to analyze pricing and promotional data for accuracy - Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision - Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders - Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information responsibly - Ability to work on-site in Boise, ID or Denver, CO - Willingness to work within established schedules and deadlines - Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen - Commitment to Albertsons Companies' values, including diversity, inclusion, and collaboration Preferred Qualifications: - Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, or a related field Required Skills: Data Entry, Product Setup, Pricing Accuracy, Promotional Activity Management, Advertisement Preparation, Proofreading, Vendor Collaboration, Merchandising Principles, Retail Pricing Principles, Promotional Ad Production, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Business Communication Benefits: 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