DELI-BAK MDSG/FIELD SPECIALIST

Kroger Great Lakes Distribution Center; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Career growth

Job summary

The Kroger Great Lakes Distribution Center in Denver, CO is seeking a Deli/Bakery Merchandising Leader to guide store teams in plan-o-grams, variety, freshness, and regulatory compliance, acting as a subject-matter expert for merchandising and operations.

This role focuses on teaching and coaching the Merchandising plan, training associates, reviewing orders, and ensuring safe, high‑quality service aligned with Kroger's core values of respect, integrity and safety.

Qualifications

• 2+ years store leadership experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills.
• Ability to achieve objectives through others.
• Strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Share merchandising plans with leadership and associates during store visits.
• Instruct and train leaders on writing schedules and orders.
• Train stores on display space usage and seasonal merchandising.
• Coach on product mix to support sales and profits.
• Ensure compliance with handling, stocking, pricing and rotation standards.
• Review store orders and collaborate to resolve delivery issues.
• Implement Freshness & Standards initiatives.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation practices.
• Promote safety and zero-accident culture.

Skills

Store leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Training

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assess each store's ability to exceed customer expectations for ease of shopping, service, variety, freshness, cleanliness, food safety and regulatory conditions. Serve as the subject matter expert on Deli/Bakery and liaison to along with Deli/Bakery Merchandiser to provide feedback on the effectiveness of the merchandising or operational plans/programs. Work collaboratively with associates in the execution of store product plan-o-grams and serve as subject matter expert in all areas of the Deli/Bakery department. Focus on teaching and coaching the Merchandising plan and upskilling associates in stores. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Share merchandising plans with store leadership, department leaders and associates through frequent and timely store visits
• Instruct and train store department leaders on writing good schedules and orders and understands consequences of ineffective schedules and orders
• Instruct/train stores associates in the proper use of display space, special or seasonal merchandising techniques and follow through on the implementation of enterprise/division store sets that allow for proper allocation, variety and freshness of product
• Instruct and train store department leaders in proper ordering, execution of the sales plan, implementation and product mix to support consistent sales, profit, and tonnage growth
• Ensure that company standards of handling, receiving, storage, pricing, stocking rotating are implemented at store level
• Ensure implementation and execution of merchandising and operational plans
• Review store orders for adjustments and work closely with the corporate departments to resolve product delivery issues
• Implement Freshness & Standards initiatives
• Ensure store compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and enterprise/division policy; ensure adherence to division standards on applicable commodities and departments
• Maintain and support all food safety and sanitation best practices of the division
• Work with store associates in the promotion of safety and shared responsibility for the achievement of a zero-accident safety culture
• Assist in the installation, training, and use of new equipment and/or work methods
• Provide feedback to store leader and district manager, on the strengths and developmental opportunities of associates in the Deli/Bakery department
• Work with HR resources, store teams and district manager to ensure the effective use of training programs and assist in the training
• Provide input concerning promotability and selection of store department leaders and assistant department leaders to district managers and field merchandisers and assist in training for/transition of the new department leaders
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

• 2+ years store leadership experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Ability to achieve objectives through others
• Strong leadership skills

Desired

• Bachelor's Degree
• Any experience as store department leader in the Deli or Bakery
• Any experience as assistant store manager

Job Info

• Job Identification 178540
• Job Category Category Management/Merchandising
• Locations 65 Tejon St, Denver, CO, 80223, US (On-site)

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all. Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you’re seeking a part‑time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you.