District 2 - Assistant Store Leader

Kroger•Bellevue, WA

About The Position

The Assistant Store Leader assists with the store’s day-to-day operations and the development of effective store associates to achieve sales and profit results. The role assesses the store’s ability to meet or exceed customer expectations for ease of shopping, variety, freshness, cleanliness, food safety, and regulatory compliance. It also supports associate coaching and development through formal and informal interactions and 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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Supervisory responsibilities or experience.
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 department’s contribution.
Assist the store manager with regular store-level financial performance discussions, including developing budgets and other targeted goals with associates.
Use coordinators and other field staff to help departments achieve sales and profit goals and implement and execute division merchandising plans.
Promote and support relationships with local community organizations in the surrounding area.
Build a proactive and productive relationship with union representatives and business agents when the store is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Provide 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 daily management of labor and supply costs to meet customer service and financial targets.
Maintain satisfactory technical and professional skills or knowledge in the position and related areas, and keep up with current developments and trends.
Ensure associates and the location comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Supervise and coach direct reports, complete performance reviews, and provide feedback on their performance.
Perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.