KITCHEN PLACE/LEAD CLERK

About the role

Plan, order, and organize merchandise, train and direct associates, and perform production and customer service functions to maximize store sales and profits, while demonstrating the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Build sales and profits of assigned Kitchen sections
• Maintain proper inventory levels to maximize sales and profits
• Price and display all merchandise
• Merchandise all end caps, power wings, mission tables, vignettes, and cross merchandising within assigned Kitchen section
• Maintain proper signage, tags, and promotional materials for assigned Kitchen section
• Maintain all new planograms within assigned Kitchen section
• Respond to customer or associate comments, complaints, requests, accidents, and questions in a prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional manner
• Use the Magic System to manage ordering and replenishment of merchandise and ensure proper accounting of product received and balance on hand information
• Coach and train associates in effective merchandising techniques, customer service, product presentation, and promotional activities
• Implement company programs and adhere to company policies and procedures, particularly in areas of safety and sanitation
• Communicate and interact with employees and customers to provide a positive impression
• Maintain equipment and facilities properly and safely in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Maintain floor, shelf, and Kitchen areas clean and up to sanitary standards
• Execute the Marketplace Sales Plan 100 percent
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties, complete performance reviews, and provide feedback to direct reports

Qualifications

• Willing to work weekends and holidays
• Understand all key components of department operations
• Demonstrate the ability and desire to promote, communicate, and implement company initiatives and process improvements to direct reports in a positive manner
• Demonstrate ability to manage people and organize workloads
• Demonstrate ability to make intelligent decisions quickly
• Able to tactfully and calmly handle stressful situations and make a positive impression on associates and customers
• Possess abilities and skills for effective production, merchandising, and customer services related to the sale of merchandise
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Qualified and able to operate power machinery and work with various job tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Grocery retail work experience
• Past work record reflects dependability and integrity