Str Mgmt/Asst Store Leader Tm

Kroger•Sheboygan, WI

About The Position

Responsible for assisting with the overall day-to-day operations of the store, including the continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and profit results. Assesses daily the store’s ability to meet or exceed customer expectations for ease of shopping, variety, freshness, cleanliness, food safety, and regulatory compliance. Assists with coaching and developing store associates through formal and informal interactions. Demonstrates the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Successful completion of the applicable Division Management Training Program.
Must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Supervisory responsibilities.
Retail experience.
Financial responsibility, including budget preparation and management experience.

Responsibilities

Assist the store manager and associates in achieving a favorable customer shopping experience.
Lead teams in planning, implementing, and executing merchandising and operating initiatives.
Work with department leaders and associates to identify store opportunities, develop timely solutions, and create action plans to ensure implementation.
Achieve or exceed weekly, period, and annual sales, wage, and profit budgets, as well as other targeted goals.
Drive sales with department leaders to maximize sales and profits, reduce shrink, and improve each store department’s contribution.
Assist the store manager with regular store-level financial performance discussions, including developing budgets and other targeted goals with store associates.
Utilize coordinators and other field staff to help store departments achieve sales and profit goals and ensure implementation and execution of division merchandising plans.
Promote and support strong relationships with local community organizations in the area surrounding the store.
Build a proactive and productive relationship with union representatives and business agents if the store is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Serve as a liaison by providing feedback to the Store Manager, District Manager, and Coordinators on the effectiveness of division merchandising and operational plans and programs.
Assist the store manager with hiring, onboarding, development, and associate relations responsibilities.
Reduce turnover and increase retention.
Provide timely feedback to department leaders and associates on individual and department performance.
Assist with managing labor and supply costs daily to meet customer service and financial targets.
Maintain a satisfactory level of technical and professional skills or knowledge in the position and related areas, keeping up with current developments and trends.
Ensure associates and the location comply with laws and regulations applicable to the company.
Supervise and coach direct reports in performing their duties, complete performance reviews, and provide feedback.
Perform the essential job functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.