647 STR MGMT/STORE LEADER

The Kroger Co. • Morton, IL

6d

About The Position

The Store Leader is responsible for assessing the store’s daily ability to meet or exceed customer expectations for ease of shopping, variety, freshness, cleanliness, food safety, and regulatory compliance. The role manages overall day-to-day store operations and trains, develops, coaches, and provides feedback to associates to achieve sales and profit results. The Store Leader demonstrates the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of experience with satisfactory performance appraisals as an assistant store leader or in another position at the same pay level or above.
• Successful completion of the applicable division’s Leadership Essentials Program.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience overseeing financial responsibilities, including budget preparation and management.
• At least 3 years of retail experience.
• At least 3 years of experience as an assistant store leader.
• Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead store teams in planning, implementing, and executing merchandising and operational initiatives so the store is customer-ready every day.
• Work with assistant store leaders, department leaders, and associates to identify opportunities, develop timely solutions, and create action plans for implementation.
• Achieve or exceed weekly, period, and annual sales, revenue, and profit budgets, along with other targeted goals.
• Drive cost-effective sales and maximize sales and profits, reduce shrink, and improve each department’s contribution.
• Discuss store-level financial performance, including budgets for sales, shrink, labor, and other expenses, and targeted goals such as safety.
• Understand and respond to the competitive landscape within the district and store.
• Demonstrate inclusionary leadership, expect inclusive behavior from associates, and support store, district, and division Our Promise teams.
• Use field Merchandising teams to help departments achieve financial goals and ensure division marketing plans are communicated, implemented, and executed.
• Promote and support strong relationships with local community organizations served by the store.
• Build a proactive and productive relationship with union officials when the store is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
• Communicate necessary information to associates so they can effectively carry out their duties.
• Oversee and manage store staffing, retention, and turnover reduction.
• Provide timely feedback to associates on individual and department performance.
• Manage labor and supply costs daily to meet customer service and financial targets.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and division policies, and ensure associates comply with laws and regulations applicable to the company.
• Maintain satisfactory technical and professional skills or knowledge in the position and related areas, and keep up with current developments and trends.
• Supervise and coach direct reports in performing their duties, complete performance reviews, and provide feedback.
• Perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

What This Job Offers

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