District 2 - Assistant Store Leader

Kroger Co.; Bellevue (WA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Healthcare benefits

Flexible scheduling

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Kroger Co. is seeking a Store Manager-in-Training to support day-to-day store operations on-site in Bellevue, WA. You will coach associates, drive merchandising initiatives, and work with department leaders to meet sales and profit targets.

The role requires supervisory experience or prior management training, with a focus on store performance, customer service, and regulatory compliance. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, and the company offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completed Division Management Training Program.

Responsabilidades

• Assist store manager and associates in delivering a positive customer shopping experience.
• Lead teams in planning and executing merchandising and operating initiatives.
• Collaborate with department leaders to identify opportunities and implement action plans.
• Help achieve weekly, period, and annual sales, wage, and profit budgets.
• Support budgeting discussions and store-level financial performance reviews.

Conocimientos

Supervisory experience

Retail experience

Budget management

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Descripción del empleo

Responsible for assisting with the overall day-to-day operations of the store 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.

Responsibilities

- 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 associates
- Utilize 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

Qualifications

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

Desired
- Bachelor's Degree
- Any supervisory responsibilities, retail experience, financial responsibility including budget preparation and management experience

Job Info

• Job Identification 249784
• Job Category Store Operations
• Posting Date 11/06/2026, 03:25 PM
• Locations 10116 NE 8th St, Bellevue, WA, 98004, 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.