STR MGMT/ASST STORE LEADER TM

The Kroger Co.•Sheboygan, WI

About The Position

The Assistant Store Leader assists with the overall day-to-day operations of the store, including the continuous development of 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 experience or responsibilities.
Retail experience.
Financial responsibility, including budget preparation and management experience.

Responsibilities

Assist the Store Manager and associates in providing 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 division merchandising plans.
Promote and support relationships with local community organizations in the surrounding area.
Build productive relationships 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, associate development, and associate relations.
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 and knowledge, 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.
Perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.