647 Str Mgmt/Store Leader

Kroger • Morton, IL

5d

About The Position

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. Manages the store’s day-to-day operations, including training and developing associates to achieve sales and profit results. Coaches and develops store associates 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.
• 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, as well as other targeted goals.
• Drive cost-effective sales, maximize sales and profits, reduce shrink, and improve each department’s contribution in partnership with assistant store leaders and department leaders.
• Discuss store-level financial performance, including budgets for sales, shrink, labor, and other expenses, and goals such as safety, with assistant store leaders and department leaders.
• Understand and respond to the competitive landscape within the district and store.
• Demonstrate inclusive leadership, expect inclusive behavior from associates, and support the efforts of the store, district, and division Our Promise teams.
• Use field Merchandising teams to help departments achieve financial goals and ensure communication, implementation, and execution of division marketing plans.
• 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 store associates so they can carry out their duties effectively.
• 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 and knowledge in the position or related areas, and keep up with current developments and trends.
• Supervise and coach direct reports, 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