Assistant Store Leader

About the role

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all. Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited. Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduling, security, maintenance, safety, sanitation, ordering, administration & Human Resource-related duties.
• Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
• Aid store manager & associates in the achievement of a favorable customer shopping experience.
• Assist store manager in leading teams in planning, implementing & executing merchandising/operating initiatives.
• Assist store manager with developing action plans/communications to associates on Associate Insight survey results.
• Work with department heads/store associates to identify store opportunities, develop timely solutions & create action plans to ensure plan implementation.
• Manage total store operations in store manager’s absence.
• Achieve/exceed weekly, period, & annual sales, wage budgets & profit budgets, as well as other targeted goals (e.g., safety, shrink).
• Drive sales by working with department managers to produce/maximize sales & profits, reduce shrink & improve each store department’s contribution.
• Analyze/ respond to competitive landscape within district/division.
• Demonstrate inclusionary leadership; expect inclusive behavior from associates.
• Utilize coordinators/other field staff to ensure store departments achieve sales/profit goals & ensure implementation/execution of division merchandising plans.
• Build proactive/productive relationships with local community organizations in store’s surrounding area.
• Aid store manager in staffing, reducing turnover & increasing retention.
• Provide timely individual/department performance feedback to department heads & associates.
• Aid store manager in labor management & supply costs on a daily basis to meet customer service/financial targets.
• Absolutely ensure store compliance & associate knowledge of federal, state, & local laws/enterprise policies.
• Serve as liaison to store/district managers & coordinators on effectiveness of division merchandising/ operational plans/programs.
• Supervise and coach direct reports on the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports.

Requirements

• Minimum High school diploma/GED
• 1 year of experience as department manager, service manager, or equivalent experience
• Store manager/district manager or direct manager approval

Qualifications

• Desired Retail management experience & knowledge of all aspects of store operations
• Staff supervisory experience

Skills

• Caring, purpose-driven
• Hungry to learn

Benefits

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000 over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Varies based on store location and role