Assistant Store Leader

Job Title

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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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