Assistant Store Manager

Krogers Supermarket; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a leading supermarket chain for an Assistant Store Manager. This role offers a chance to develop your managerial skills through a rigorous training program while ensuring a positive shopping experience for customers. The position includes responsibilities such as coaching associates, driving sales, and managing store operations. With a competitive salary and an attractive bonus structure, this position is perfect for those looking to grow their career in retail management. Join a company that values respect, integrity, and community engagement, and take the next step in your professional journey.

Benefits

401(k)

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management and supervisory roles.
• Strong understanding of budget preparation and management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operations and development of store associates.
• Drive sales and manage financial performance discussions.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Budget Management

Retail Operations

Coaching and Development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Ever wish you could work for a great company with awesome benefits, employee discounts, and perks? Now is your opportunity!

An Assistant Store Manager position is available near you courtesy of The Kroger Co. This is a supermarket leadership role offering great opportunity for advancement, and a rigorous training program designed to grow your managerial skills.

$8,000 incentive bonus pay awarded per met policy metrics.

Pay based on experience.

Assistant Store Manager Position Summary:

Responsible for assisting with the overall day-to-day operations of the supermarket including continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and profit results. Assess daily the stores' ability to meet/exceed customer expectations for ease of shopping, variety, freshness, cleanliness, food safety and regulatory compliance. Assist with coaching and development of store associates through both formal and informal interactions. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Assistant Store Manager Essential Job Functions:

• Assist store manager and associates in the achievement of a favorable customer shopping experience
• Lead teams in the planning, implementation and execution of merchandising and operating initiatives
• Work with department leaders and associates to identify opportunities in the store, develop timely solutions and create action plans to ensure implementation of plans
• Achieve/exceed weekly, period, and annual sales, wage budgets and profit budgets, and other targeted goals
• Drive sales working with department leaders to maximize sales and profits, reduce shrink and improve each store department's contribution
• Assist the store manager in the regular store-level financial performance discussions to include developing budgets and other targeted goals with store associatesUtilize coordinators and other field staff to ensure store departments are achieving sales and profit goals and ensure implementation, and execution of division merchandising plans
• Promote and support strong relationships with local community organizations in the surrounding area in which the store operates
• Build a proactive and productive relationship with union representatives and business agents, if the store is covered by a collectively bargaining agreement
• Serve as liaison providing feedback to Store Manager, District Manager and Coordinators on the effectiveness of Division merchandising and operational plans/programs
• Assist the store manager in the hiring, onboarding, development and associate relations responsibilities
• Reduce turnover and increase retention
• Provide timely feedback to department leaders and associates on individual and department performance
• Assist with the management of labor and supply costs daily to meet customer service and financial targets
• Achieve a satisfactory level of technical and professional skills or knowledge in position and/or related areas; keep up with current developments and trends
• Ensure associates and location comply with laws and regulation applicable to the company
• 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 job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Assistant Store Manager Minimum Position Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Have successfully completed the applicable Division Management Training Program

Assistant Store Manager Desired Previous Experience/Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (Not Required)
• Any supervisory responsibilities, retail experience, financial responsibility including budget preparation and management experience

Potential Career Path from this Position:

• Store Manager
• Other Kroger Executive opportuinites

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, Business Development, and Product Management

• Industries

  Retail

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401(k)

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

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