Job Description

Job Description

Department: DLT Store Management
Post End Date:
Position Type: Employee
Position Reports To: District Manager
Position Supervises: Store Team
Pay Level:
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Summary:

Responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of the store including training and developing effective store associates to achieve desired sales and EBITDA results. Assess daily the stores' ability to meet/exceed customer expectations for ease of shopping, variety, freshness, cleanliness, food safety and regulatory compliance. Responsible for the coaching and development of all store associates through both formal and informal interactions. Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.

Essential Functions:

* Lead store teams in the planning, implementation and execution of merchandising and operation initiatives.
* Work with store assistant managers, department managers and store associates to identify opportunities in the store, develop timely solutions and create action plans.
* Achieve/exceed weekly, period, and annual sales, revenue and profit budgets, as well as other targeted goals.
* Drive cost effective sales working with store assistants and department managers to produce and maximize sales and profits, reduce shrink and improve each store department's contribution.
* 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 Cultural Councils.
* Utilize coordinators and other field staff to enable store departments to achieve financial goals.
* Promote and support strong relationships with local community organizations that the store serves.
* Build a proactive and productive relationship with union officials.
* Communicate all necessary information to store associates enabling them to effectively carry out their duties.
* Responsible for store staffing, retention, and reducing turnover.
* Provide timely feedback to store associates on individual and department performance.
* Manage labor and supply costs on a daily basis to meet customer service and financial targets.
* Follow up on compliance with laws, regulations and division policies.
* Achieve a satisfactory level of technical and professional skills or knowledge in position.
* 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 Position Qualifications:

* Possess high school degree or equivalent.
* Have successfully completed the Management Development One Program.
* 2-3 years of experience and satisfactory performance appraisals as a co-manager or in another position within the same pay level or above.

Desired Previous Job Experience:

* 2-3 years of experience as an Retail Assistant Store Manager (Co-Manager)
* Previous experience in directing the efforts of multiple individuals from diverse work groups
* Financial responsibility including budget preparation and management
* The ability to relocate

Leadership Behaviors: Achieves Results through Teamwork, Coaches and Develops Others, Communicates Effectively and Candidly, Executes with Excellence, Leads Change and Innovation, Leads through Positive Influence, Provides Clear and Strategic Direction, Puts the Customer First. For more information on the Kroger Leadership Behavior model, click here.
Education Level: High School Diploma/GED Desired
Required Travel: None
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Regions: South

States: Arkansas
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