FLORAL/LEAD CLERK

About the role

Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages customers to return. Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals, and monitor all established quality assurance standards.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store.
• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department.
• Maintain sanitation to company standards and health department regulations.
• Order and maintain stock and supplies, monitors conditions and appearance of same throughout the department.
• Mercandise and display products to increase sales.
• Implement price changes and monitor scan integrity.
• Monitor product quality, remove poor quality product.
• Control and monitor inventory throughout the department and maintain FTD records.
• Communicate with vendors, monitor and control inventory received.
• Implement all company programs as directed and communicate purpose, objectives and procedures to team members.
• Review display planners and implement to company guidelines.
• Prepare and hang signs as needed.
• Prepare for and perform inventory.
• Attend required classes and meetings.
• Review department statements, follow up on discrepancies.
• Communicate information to upper management and store personnel.
• Review department bulletins, follow through and implement all company programs.
• Complete required forms.
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identifying unsafe conditions and notifying store management.
• Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notifying appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair.
• Notify management of customer or employee accidents.
• Report all safety risks or issues, and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud.

Qualifications

• Minimum Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Desired High school diploma or equivalent.
• Floral experience.
• Retail experience.
• Second language: speaking, reading and/or writing.

About Us

Based in Illinois, Mariano’s merged with The Kroger Company in 2015. Today, we’re proudly serving Mariano’s customers in over 40 stores throughout the Chicago Metro area. As part of the Kroger family of companies, 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.