Assistant Store Leader

Learn the operations of all departments and the duties of store management; share responsibility for store performance in all areas of operation / human resources.

Perform scheduling, security, maintenance, safety, sanitation, ordering, administration & Human Resource-related duties.

Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

• Assist store manager & associates in the achievement of a favorable customer shopping experience & develop associate interest in customer service / relations to enhance Kroger’s best-in-class reputation
• Assist store manager in leading teams in planning, implementing & executing merchandising / operating initiatives
• Assist store manager with developing action plans / communications to associates on Associate Insight survey results
• Work with department heads / store associates to identify store opportunities, develop timely solutions & create action plans to ensure plan implementation
• Role model / demand a highest level of customer service & solve associate / customer issues / concerns
• Manage total store operations in store manager’s absence
• Achieve / exceed weekly, period, & annual sales, wage budgets & profit budgets, as well as other targeted goals (., safety, shrink)
• Drive sales by working with department managers to produce / maximize sales & profits, reduce shrink & improve each store department’s contribution
• Assist store manager in regular store-level financial performance discussions with associates regarding developing budgets (.

sales, shrink, labor expenses, other expenses) & other targeted goals (., safety)

• Analyze / respond to competitive landscape within district / division
• Demonstrate inclusionary leadership; expect inclusive behavior from associates
• Utilize coordinators / other field staff to ensure store departments achieve sales / profit goals & ensure implementation / execution of division merchandising plans
• Promote / support strong relationships with local community organizations in store’s surrounding area
• Assist in building proactive / productive relationships with union representatives / business agents if store is covered by collective bargaining agreement
• Communicate necessary information to associates to help them effectively carry out duties
• Serve as liaison to store / district managers & coordinators on effectiveness of division merchandising / operational plans / programs
• Assist store manager in staffing, reducing turnover & increasing retention
• Provide timely individual / department performance feedback to department heads & associates
• Assist with labor management & supply costs on a daily basis to meet customer service / financial targets
• Ensure store compliance & associate knowledge of federal, state, & local laws / enterprise policies
• 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 functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum

• High school diploma / GED
• 1 year of experience as department manager, service manager, or equivalent experience
• Store manager / district manager or direct manager approval

Desired

• Retail management experience & knowledge of all aspects of store operations
• Staff supervisory experience
5 days ago