STR MGMT/ASST STORE LEADER TM

About the role

Assists with the overall day-to-day operations of the store, including continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and profit results.

Affirms the store's ability to meet/exceed customer expectations for ease of shopping, variety, freshness, cleanliness, food safety and regulatory compliance.

Assists with coaching and development of store associates through both formal and informal interactions.

Demonstrates the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

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
• Participate in 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
• Build a proactive and productive relationship with union representatives and business agents, if the store is covered by a collectively bargaining agreement
• Aid the store manager in 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

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma or GED

Desired Bachelor's Degree

Any supervisory responsibilities, retail experience, financial responsibility including budget preparation and management experience

Qualifications

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

Participate in 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

Build a proactive and productive relationship with union representatives and business agents, if the store is covered by a collectively bargaining agreement

Aid the store manager in 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

Skills

Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

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 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

Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.