Albertsons Companies · 4 hours ago
Produce Retail Market Lead
6900 S YOSEMITE ST, ENGLEWOOD, CO, 80112, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$92K/yr - $120K/yr
7+ years expAlbertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail, and they are seeking a Produce Retail Market Lead. This role serves as the local category expert, driving market-specific strategies and execution in alignment with the division’s strategic plan, while collaborating closely with sales and operations teams.
Food and BeverageFood DeliveryMeat and PoultryRetail
Responsibilities
Serves as the local expert for assigned categories, identifying geography-specific needs and trends to inform merchandising decisions
Conducts weekly competitor market assessments that include analyzing product offerings, pricing, and promotional strategies; provides local insights for competitor blunting plans
Maintains a strong presence in the field collaborating with DMs, Ops, Sales Managers (approx. 70% travel), engaging directly with stores and teams to gather local insights and ensure execution
Partners with Division Sales Managers and Assistant Sales Managers to align and execute the division’s strategic plan within the market, ensuring local relevance and impact
Leads and supports hyperlocal strategies (e.g., cultural or demographic-specific initiatives), working closely with the Micro-Market Sales Manager and local teams
Delivers actionable pricing insights to Sales Managers and Assistant Sales Managers to inform market pricing and promotional decisions
Provides input and partners with Sales Managers on local schematic changes during the case flow process and supports the micro-market sales manager with localized assortment and assists with implementation
Provides local insights and recommendations for seasonal planning to ensure alignment with customer preferences and market trends
Collaborates with Merchandising & Marketing team to develop and implement clustering plans that align with local market needs
Provides input to Sales Managers and Assistant Sales Managers on local nuances during pre-meetings for weekly ad planning and actively participates in quarterly promotional planning sessions
Supports Sales Managers and Assistant Sales Managers by ensuring local insights are reflected in division-level ad strategies and provides input into new item assortment discussions for fresh items
Supports tops-to-tops and vendor relations for the largest vendors, attending key meetings as appropriate to strengthen partnerships and drive business objectives
Provides guidance to Sales Managers and Assistant Sales Managers for local sales event planning by providing insights and recommendations that align with market dynamics and customer engagement strategies
Participates in new item assortment discussions for fresh market leads
Attends reset walks as needed each period and provide feedback on schematic execution and wave resets
Provides local insight for capital deployment projects and contributes to prioritization of merchandising capital investments
Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with DSD vendors to enhance product availability and support local initiatives
Serves as the field expert for the category and supports the Operations team through strategic oversight and alignment with departmental metrics
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Marketing, Merchandising, Retail Management, or equivalent work experience
Advanced coursework or certifications in Category Management, Retail Strategy, or Data Analytics
7+ years of experience in merchandising, category management, or retail operations
Demonstrated success in applying local market insights to influence assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies
Experience working cross-functionally with sales, operations, and marketing teams
Strong understanding of category management, including assortment planning, pricing, and promotional strategy
Ability to apply local market insights to influence merchandising decisions and drive sales performance
Experience with schematic planning and making localized adjustments based on store and customer needs
Deep knowledge of local market dynamics, customer preferences, and competitor strategies
Skilled in conducting comp-sensitive price checks and leading competitive response (blunting) plans
Proven ability to work across merchandising, sales, and operations teams to align on strategy and execution
Experience supporting Micro-Market Sales Managers and partnering with field teams to implement local initiatives
Ability to translate division-level strategies into actionable, market-specific plans
Experience leading hyperlocal initiatives tailored to cultural or demographic needs (e.g., regional product strategies)
Strong communication skills to effectively share market insights and influence decision-making across teams
Comfortable participating in planning meetings and acting as a liaison between field and corporate teams
Willingness and ability to maintain a high level of field presence (approx. 70% travel)
Agile and responsive to changing market conditions, with a hands-on approach to problem-solving
Proficiency in tools used for pricing analysis, assortment planning, and competitive tracking
Ability to interpret data and trends to support strategic recommendations
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
Company
Albertsons Companies
Albertsons Companies is a food and drug retailer that helped in the areas of hunger relief, education, cancer research, and treatment.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.35BKey Investors
Apollo
2026-01-22Post Ipo Debt· $2.1B
2025-10-21Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2022-10-14Acquired
Leadership Team
Susan Morris
Chief Executive Officer
Sharon McCollam
President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-23
2026-01-22
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