Str Mgmt/Asst Store Leader Tm

Kroger•Milwaukee, WI

13d

About The Position

Description Responsible for assisting with the overall day-to-day operations of the store including continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and profit results. Assess daily the stores' ability to meet/exceed customer expectations for ease of shopping, variety, freshness, cleanliness, food safety and regulatory compliance. Assist with coaching and development of store associates through both formal and informal interactions. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Have successfully completed the applicable Division Management Training Program

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree
Any supervisory responsibilities, retail experience, financial responsibility including budget preparation and management experience

Responsibilities

Assist store manager and associates in the achievement of a favorable customer shopping experience
Lead teams in the planning, implementation and execution of merchandising and operating initiatives
Work with department leaders and associates to identify opportunities in the store, develop timely solutions and create action plans to ensure implementation of plans
Achieve/exceed weekly, period, and annual sales, wage budgets and profit budgets, and other targeted goals
Drive sales working with department leaders to maximize sales and profits, reduce shrink and improve each store department's contribution
Assist the store manager in the regular store-level financial performance discussions to include developing budgets and other targeted goals with store associates
Utilize coordinators and other field staff to ensure store departments are achieving sales and profit goals and ensure implementation, and execution of division merchandising plans
Promote and support strong relationships with local community organizations in the surrounding area in which the store operates
Build a proactive and productive relationship with union representatives and business agents, if the store is covered by a collectively bargaining agreement
Serve as liaison providing feedback to Store Manager, District Manager and Coordinators on the effectiveness of Division merchandising and operational plans/programs
Assist the store manager in the hiring, onboarding, development and associate relations responsibilities
Reduce turnover and increase retention
Provide timely feedback to department leaders and associates on individual and department performance
Assist with the management of labor and supply costs daily to meet customer service and financial targets
Achieve a satisfactory level of technical and professional skills or knowledge in position and/or related areas; keep up with current developments and trends
Ensure associates and location comply with laws and regulation applicable to the company
Supervise and coach direct reports on the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation