Job Description

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Company Name: Kroger Stores
Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary

Responsible to make daily assessments of the store\'s ability to meet/exceed customer expectations for ease of shopping, variety, freshness, cleanliness, food safety and regulatory compliance. Manage the overall day-to-day operations of the store, including training and developing effective store associates to achieve desired sales and profit results. Coach and develop all store associates through both formal and informal interactions. Demonstrate the company\'s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Essential Job Functions * Lead store teams in the planning, implementation and execution of merchandising and operation initiatives having the store customer ready every day

• Work with store assistant store leaders, department leaders and store associates to identify opportunities in the store, develop timely solutions and create action plans to ensure implementation
• Achieve/exceed weekly, period, and annual sales, revenue and profit budgets, as well as other targeted goals
• Drive cost-effective sales by working with store assistant leaders and department leaders to produce and maximize sales and profits, reduce shrink and improve each store department\'s contribution
• Discuss store-level financial performance, including developing budgets (e.g., sales, shrink, labor expenses, other expenses) and other targeted goals (e.g., safety) with store assistant leaders and department leaders
• Understand and react to the competitive landscape within the district and store
• Demonstrate inclusionary leadership, expect inclusive behavior from associates and support the efforts of the store, district and division Our Promise teams
• Utilize field Merchandising teams to enable store departments to achieve financial goals and ensure communication, implementation and execution of division marketing plans
• Promote and support strong relationships with local community organizations that the store serves
• Build a proactive and productive relationship with union officials if the store is covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA)
• Communicate all necessary information to store associates enabling them to effectively carry out their duties
• Oversee and manage store staffing, retention and turnover reduction
• Provide timely feedback to store associates on individual and department performance
• Manage labor and supply costs daily to meet customer service and financial targets
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and division policies
• Achieve and maintain a satisfactory level of technical and professional skills or knowledge in position and/or related areas; keep up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise
• Ensure associates comply with laws and regulations 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

Minimum Position Qualifications * High School Diploma or GED

• 3+ years of experience and satisfactory performance appraisals as an assistant store leader or in another position at the same pay level or above
• Successful completion of the applicable division\'s Leadership Essentials Program

Desired Previous Experience/Education * Bachelor\'s Degree

• Any supervisory experience
• 3+ years of experience as an assistant store leader
• 3+ years of retail experience
• Any experience overseeing financial responsibilities, including budget preparation and management

Education Level: High School Diploma/ GED Required
Required Travel: Up to 25%
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Full-Time
Regions: Mid-Atlantic

States: West Virginia
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Jobs at Kroger: At Kroger, we hire people who have a passion for helping others and who want to build a relationship with our Customers. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Kroger. We look for people who want more, aspire to be more and work hard to achieve their goals. Our focus on keeping the Customer first is what makes us successful. We offer many opportunities not only in our stores, but in Manufacturing, Logistics, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and many other fields.

Company Overview: Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of . At The Kroger Co., we are Fresh for Everyone\xe2\x84\xa2 and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit\xc2\xae. We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

Posting Notes: WV || Ripley || 106 Mcgraw St || 25271 || Kroger Stores || None || Store Management; Human Resources; Merchandising; Operations || Employee || Exempt || Full-Time || None

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