Department Specialist I

About the job

The Department Specialist I assist the Assistant Center Store Sales Manager in setting up and maintaining items, promotions and cost changes in the buying and retail system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare ads, promotions, cost changes and new items for entry into the system

• Prepare and work reports for business reviews

• Handle guest requests

• Communicate with partners, store management teams and other internal departments

• Various projects as needed

• Work directly with Asst. Sales Manages and Coordinators

• Data entry for retails and promotions

• Performs other duties as requested or required by upper management

• Reviews upcoming firm order releases, monitor new and discontinued item processes by division.

• Responds to special requests and will research information for other TAB department numbers as requested.

Key Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• High School Diploma required

• Some College preferred

• Retail grocery experience preferred

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and punctual

• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for developing positive and efficient working relationships with partners and team members

• Ability to multi-task

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, but efficient and controlled manner

• Strong research and problem-solving skills

• Must be detail oriented and driven to work accurately

• Ability to function as a team member and get along with others

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly

Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream

• 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

Our Values – Click below to view video:   ACI Value

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About Us

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.

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Additional Information

• Job Identification: 775201
• Job Category: Retail, Store Ops
• Posting Date: 2026-10-01
• Apply Before: 2026-10-15
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: 7830 ORLANDO AVE, LUBBOCK, TX, 79423, US
• Banner: United Supermarkets