STR MGMT/OVERNIGHT ASST STORE LEADER

The Kroger Co.•Sandusky, OH

20h

About The Position

The Assistant Store Leader has primary leadership responsibility for delivering optimal total store conditions each morning and creating an overnight environment focused on associate and customer experience, in-stock conditions, store readiness, friendly and caring behaviors, and retention. The role serves as a subject matter expert in displays, signage, advertising execution, product rotation, conditioning, sales events, and pricing. It builds high-performing teams by engaging, rewarding, coaching, and developing associates, while demonstrating company values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The position oversees third-shift team engagement and operations, trains associates on ordering and in-stock practices, and supports merchandising and operational initiatives throughout the store. It is responsible for store readiness, sales and performance goals, delivery processing, product handling and presentation standards, safety and food-safety practices, and compliance with applicable laws and company policies. The Assistant Store Leader also provides performance feedback, supervises and coaches direct reports, completes performance reviews, and communicates with store and district leadership about merchandising and operations plans.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Effective interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
Ability to recognize and protect highly confidential information.
Successful completion of the applicable division management training program.
Strong analytical skills.
Ability to identify areas for improvement and provide corrective guidance.
Ability to lead and develop others.
Ability to handle stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Any retail management experience.
Ability to lead teams effectively.
Financial responsibility, including budget preparation and management.

Responsibilities

Deliver a customer-ready store to the first-shift team each morning.
Confirm that total store conditions meet standards by conducting effective store walks.
Assist associates in providing a positive customer shopping experience and increasing sales.
Oversee third-shift team engagement and communication about effective ways of working.
Ensure third-shift associates understand and productively use best practices and in-stock processes.
Instruct and train third-shift associates in proper ordering, sales-plan execution, and product-mix implementation to support sales, profit, and tonnage growth.
Assist in leading teams in planning, implementing, and executing merchandising and operations initiatives to support inspired and companion selling throughout the store.
Encourage department leaders and associates to identify improvement opportunities and collaboratively develop solutions and action plans.
Evaluate merchandising standards and ensure displays are effectively showcased to drive sales.
Achieve or exceed weekly, period, and annual sales budgets and other targeted goals.
Drive sales by working with third-shift associates to improve department conditions.
Oversee delivery processing, including handling mispicked items and product shortages.
Ensure required methods for handling, receiving, storing, conditioning, pricing, stocking, and rotating products are implemented through associate coaching and training.
Serve as liaison to the store manager, district manager, and coordinators, providing feedback on merchandising and operations plans and programs.
Provide timely feedback to department leaders and associates on individual and department performance.
Identify and correct unsafe conditions affecting safety and food safety.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and company policies.
Supervise and coach direct reports on their duties, complete performance reviews, and provide feedback.
Perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.