KITCHEN PLACE/LEAD CLERK

Kroger

108d

About The Position

The position involves planning, ordering, and organizing merchandise within the Kitchen Place Department. The individual will train, coach, and direct all associates working in this area, while also performing production and customer service functions to maximize store sales and profits. The role requires demonstrating the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The candidate must be willing to work weekends and holidays and understand all key components of department operations. They should be able to promote, communicate, and implement company initiatives and process improvements positively to direct reports. The position also requires effective management of people and organization of workloads, as well as the ability to make intelligent decisions quickly and handle stressful situations calmly.

Requirements

• Ability to manage people and organize workloads.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Qualified to operate power machinery and work with various job tools.
• Demonstrated dependability and integrity in past work record.
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.

Nice To Haves

• Grocery retail work experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, order, and organize merchandise in the Kitchen Place Department.
• Train, coach, and direct associates in the department.
• Perform production and customer service functions to maximize sales and profits.
• Demonstrate the company's core values in all interactions.
• Maintain proper inventory levels to maximize sales and profits.
• Responsible for pricing and displaying all merchandise.
• Merchandise end caps, power wings, mission tables, vignettes, and cross merchandising.
• Maintain proper signage, tags, and promotional materials.
• Respond to customer and associate comments, complaints, and requests.
• Use the Magic System for ordering and replenishment of merchandise.
• Coach and train associates in merchandising techniques and customer service.
• Implement company programs and adhere to policies and procedures.
• Maintain equipment and facilities in accordance with company policies.
• Execute the Marketplace Sales Plan 100 percent.
• Supervise and coach direct reports, complete performance reviews.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers