Set Team Leader in Atlanta, GA

POSITION SUMMARY :

To make a positive contribution and measurably impact the sales of Corporate Brand products as a team leader to insure completion of grocery store section resets.

Support division’s merchandising efforts in a manner consistent with Kroger’s Corporate Brand Mission and Marketing.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Provide customer assistance and have a working knowledge of Kroger’s Customer 1st Strategy
• Communicate and work with Kroger Set Team to complete store reset schedule
• Provide direction and information to a group of Retail Reps assigned to a team
• Train new employees and monitor performance of incumbent employees
• Execute mapping of stores
• Help identify opportunities to increase sales of Kroger Corporate Brands with recommendations for new items, improved product placement, pricing / promotional opportunities and resolution for any supply / stocking issues
• Track and report sick, vacation and attendance issues to the Retail Manager
• Provide feedback on general work performance of each Set Team Rep to Retail Manager for yearly reviews
• Provide a weekly recap to the Retail Manager detailing sections worked on / completed by store and the itinerary for the following week
• Consistently communicate retail opportunities to the Retail Manager
• Must remain qualified as an insurable driver
• Occasional overnight travel
• Must be able to perform essential job function of this position with or without reasonable accommodations

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS :

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Communicate (read, write and speak) fluent English
• Read, understand and implement plan-o-grams
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Computer / internet access and knowledge of email and web based applications
• Adapt to advancing technology and computer solutions
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with a team
• Qualify as an insurable driver with excellent driving record
• Highly motivated self-starter who can work with minimal supervision

MINIMUM PHYSICAL ABILITIES :

Must be able to :

• operate motor vehicle unassisted
• remain standing and / or walking unassisted for several hours at a time
• lift, push or pull 50 lbs. or more on a regular basis and occasionally up to 70 lbs.
• continuously reach up and bend down, reach in all directions and have unlimited
• upper body mobility
• lift and extend 30 lbs. above the head, sometimes repeatedly
• have unlimited manual dexterity
• tolerate exposure to extreme temperatures (0-90 degrees)

DESIRED PREVIOUS JOB EXPERIENCE :

• Retail store experience
• Broker experience
• Set Team Rep
• Merchandising Rep

COMPETENCIES / SKILLS :

Some of the Competencies / Skills required to successfully perform this position are :

• Adaptability maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures
• Building Strategic Working Relationships developing and using collaborative relationships with Kroger Set Team Leaders to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
• Building Trust interacting with Kroger Set Team Leaders in a way that gives Kroger employees confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
• Coaching providing timely guidance and feedback to Marketing Set Team Reps to help strengthen specific knowledge / skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem
• Communication clearly conveying information and ideas
• Customer Focus making Kroger customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining productive relationships with Kroger employees
• Decision Making identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions;

using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences

• Inclusion appreciating and leveraging the capabilities, insights and ideas of all individuals; working effectively with individuals of diverse style, ability and motivation for a direct effect on business results
• Initiating Action taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required;

being proactive; generating innovative solutions in work situations

• Negotiation effectively exploring alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance from all parties involved
• Safety Awareness identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee and customer safety; upholding safety standards
• Work Standards setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks;

self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed