Retail Merchandising Manager in Atlanta, Georgia

Retail Merchandising Manager in Atlanta, Georgia

Job Category : Division Retail Mgmt Requisition Number : RETAI09092 Showing 1 location Job Details

Description

POSITION SUMMARY :

To make a positive contribution and measurably impact grocery store sales by ensuring successful execution of Special Projects and Surge-team work in designated Kroger stores.

Coordinate the necessary staffing, training, scheduling and management of surge / temporary employees and their immediate supervisors responsible for timely and accurate completion of grocery store reset work.

Support divisions merchandising and facilities management efforts in a manner consistent with The Kroger Co. Mission and P.L. Marketing.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintain an appropriate staffing level of well-trained surge / temporary employees to ensure accurate completion of any special projects and grocery store resets (section plan-o-gram work) as scheduled
• Regularly audit, measure and report on the quality, timeliness and speed with which the work is completed
• Frequently communicate with Kroger store, zone and division management with status updates regarding ongoing special projects and / or grocery store resets
• Be their go-to person with any issues or questions related to surge-work and special projects
• Coordinate the selection, hiring and management of surge / temporary employees in a compliant, fair and effective manner consistent with the values and mission of both P.L. Marketing and Kroger
• Review weekly time and labor management reports to make certain all rules are being followed and scheduling is being adhered
• Ensure surge / temporary employees have the necessary tools, resources and updates / information, when needed, to complete the weekly reset as scheduled
• Follow-up to make sure surge / temporary employees are behaving in a professional, safe and courteous manner
• Direct the supervisors of each team to ensure any reporting is completed accurately and on time, that they are effectively communicating with Kroger store personnel, and all surge / temporary employees are being managed effectively
• Continually strive to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of surge / temporary employees through ongoing training, hands-on coaching and frequent feedback
• Provide customer assistance and have a working knowledge of Krogers Customer 1st Strategy
• Provide support and be a resource to both P.L. Marketing and Kroger division personnel as needed
• Continue to gain expertise in all facets of the grocery industry, especially in product placement, KOMPASS, surge / temporary, facilities management and supply-chain / stocking
• 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 stocking / supply issues
• Professionally and effectively represent P.L. Marketing with members of Kroger Management
• Must remain qualified as an insurable driver
• Overnight travel required
• Must be able to perform essential job function of this position with or without reasonable accommodations

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS :

• 4 Year college degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• 5 + years of retail grocery experience preferred
• Live reasonably close to the division office (+ / - 20 miles)
• Communicate (read, write and speak) fluent English
• Read, understand, develop and implement plan-o-grams
• Proficient Microsoft office applications including Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Capacity to learn multiple computer systems and web based applications
• Strong leadership, coaching and management skills
• Capability to collaborate with others and contribute effectively to a team
• Excellent communication, organization and problem solving skills
• Highly motivated self-starter who can work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, prioritize and multi-task

MINIMUM PHYSICAL ABILITIES :

• Must be able to : *
• remain sitting, continuously working at a desk for several hours at a time
• legally operate a 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 grocery store experience with strong employee supervision and management skills
• Experience hiring, training and providing ongoing direction to 10 + employees

COMPETENCIES AND 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 division, zone and store managers to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
• Coaching providing timely guidance and feedback to all surge / temporary employees and their immediate supervisors to help strengthen specific knowledge / skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem
• Communication clearly and effectively conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in the English language
• Customer Focus making others needs a primary focus of ones actions; developing and sustaining productive relationships with fellow P.

L. Marketing and Kroger employees

Analysis and 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

• Self-Starter working the majority of the time without direct supervision; prioritizing, organizing and completing workload accurately within allotted time period
• Management Skills the ability to fairly manage a large group and to assist with the assessment and review process of this same group
• Negotiation effectively exploring alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance from all involved parties
• 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

Travel Required

Yes . You will need to be able to travel over nights. Qualifications

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