Home Photo Elec/Dept Leader

Kroger • Fairbanks, AK

5d

About The Position

Manage the overall day-to-day operations of the store’s Home and Electronics departments to achieve sales objectives, goals, and budgets. This role is responsible for staffing the departments and developing associates to achieve desired results. The leader demonstrates the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

The position supervises and coaches direct reports, completes performance reviews, and provides feedback. Physical demands include frequently lifting up to 25 pounds and lifting up to 50 pounds several times throughout the day, standing for extended periods and/or walking constantly, and stooping, kneeling, or crouching several times per hour. The essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Proficient knowledge of computers.
• Proven supervisory experience.
• Prior experience in the selection and hiring process.
• Forklift certification.

Nice To Haves

• Two years’ management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Home and Electronics departments meet or exceed customer expectations for ease of shopping, variety, freshness, and cleanliness.
• Interview, select, and hire candidates to staff the Home and Electronics departments.
• Train associates on all functions and duties within the Home and Electronics departments.
• Achieve or exceed weekly, period, and annual sales and wage budgets, as well as other targeted goals, including customer satisfaction.
• Lead teams in planning, implementing, and executing company initiatives.
• Demonstrate creative merchandising to maximize sales impact.
• Monitor and control department expenses.
• Maintain shrink-control, freight receiving and stocking, and shipping and receiving standards.
• Use the MAGIC system to maintain ordering and stock levels.
• Manage the markdown process according to company guidelines.
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identifying unsafe conditions.
• Supervise and coach direct reports, complete performance reviews, and provide feedback.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED