Store Leader

The Kroger Co. • St. Ann, MO

2d

About The Position

The Store Leader oversees day-to-day store operations and leads the training, coaching, and development of store team members to achieve sales and EBITDA results. The role demonstrates the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The Store Leader is responsible for store financial performance, staffing, labor and supply costs, compliance, and effective execution of merchandising, operational, and marketing initiatives, while supporting strong relationships with local community organizations.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Effective communication and reading skills.
• Successful completion of the applicable Division’s Leadership Training Program.
• Satisfactory technical and professional skills or knowledge in the position or related areas.
• Three years of experience and satisfactory performance appraisals as an assistant store leader or in another position at the same pay level or above.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Three or more years of experience as an assistant store leader.
• Three or more years of retail experience.
• Financial responsibility, including budget preparation and management.

Responsibilities

• Lead store teams in planning, implementing, and executing merchandising and operational initiatives.
• Work with assistant leaders, shift leads, and team members to identify store opportunities, develop timely solutions, and create action plans to ensure implementation.
• Achieve or exceed weekly, period, and annual sales, revenue, profit budgets, and other targeted goals.
• Drive cost-effective sales with store assistants and shift leads to maximize sales and profits, reduce shrink, and improve each store’s contribution.
• Discuss store-level financial performance, budgets, and other targeted goals with store assistants and shift leads.
• Understand and respond to the competitive landscape within the district and store.
• Demonstrate inclusionary leadership, expect inclusive behavior from team members, and support the efforts of the store and area.
• Use division associates to help the store achieve financial goals and ensure communication, implementation, and execution of the division marketing plan.
• Promote and support strong relationships with local community organizations served by the store.
• Communicate necessary information to store team members so they can effectively carry out their duties.
• Maintain responsibility for store staffing and retention, and reduce turnover.
• Provide timely feedback to team members on individual and store performance.
• Manage labor and supply costs daily to meet customer service and financial targets.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and division policies.
• Keep up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise, and ensure team members and the store comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Supervise and coach direct reports, complete performance reviews, and provide feedback.
• Perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles.
• Paid time off, including holiday and sick pay, based on eligibility and length of service.
• Free counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, and technology.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over the course of a career through the Continuing Education program.
• Training programs and diverse career pathways.

What This Job Offers

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