DISTRICT MANAGER - Delta Division All MSA's

Kroger Great Lakes Distribution Center; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a District Manager for Memphis, TN to lead store leadership in merchandising and operations, drive sales growth, and ensure alignment with corporate priorities. The role focuses on coaching leaders, achieving budgeted goals, and promoting safety and compliance across the district.

Responsibilities include field leadership, ROI on capital projects, and collaboration with division leadership to meet financial targets and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience as a multi-unit supervisor in a retail setting.
• Experience as a store manager within Kroger or a related company preferred.

Responsibilities

• Spend time in stores, leading store leadership in implementation and execution of merchandising and operations initiatives.
• Interact with division President to align division priorities with total company direction.
• Identify opportunities in assigned stores and develop action plans for implementation.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Retail leadership

Microsoft Office proficiency

Leadership initiative

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Memphis, TN, United States (On-site)

Job Description

Responsible for district stores' abilities to exceed customer expectations for ease of shopping, service, variety, freshness, cleanliness, food safety and regulatory compliance and take action as necessary. Spend time in stores, on the floor coaching, training, and developing store leadership teams to exceed customer expectations. Ensure execution of the merchandising or operational plans/programs and provide feedback on the effectiveness of the plans. Responsible for meeting/exceeding the district and division sales budgets for sales growth and market share and controllable expenses. Execute and establish accountability for all segments of the Company Strategy. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Spend time in stores, leading store leadership in implementation and execution of merchandising and operations initiatives
• Interact regularly with division President to ensure that division's priorities are aligned with total company direction
• Work with store leadership to identify opportunities in the assigned store, develop solutions and action plans to ensure implementation
• Achieve/exceed sales goals, as well as targeted goals (e.g., safety, shrink)
• Discuss store-level financial performance including budgets (e.g., sales, shrink, labor expenses, and other expenses) and other targeted goals (e.g., safety) with store leadership in P/L meetings
• Achieve return on investment on approved capital projects and assist in identifying potential capital projects opportunities in geographic area of responsibility
• Understand the competitive landscape within the district and provide feedback to the field merchandisers
• Partner with field staff to enable departments to achieve their financial goals and ensure communication, implementation and execution of corporate plans
• Provide upward feedback on the communication and effectiveness of company merchandising, operations, training, human resources, and change management initiatives to division/corporate staff
• Promote and support strong store relationships with the community
• Demonstrate inclusionary leadership, role models friendly behaviors and expect inclusive and friendly behavior from associates and support the efforts of the store and district Our Promise teams
• Counsel and assist store leaders in the development of assistant store leaders and store associates
• Coach store leaders, provides candid feedback, identifies and trains store leaders with district manager potential
• Work with appropriate HR resources to ensure the adequate recruiting, hiring, training, development and evaluation of store leadership
• 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
• Any Merchandising experience
• 2+ years of experience working as a multi-unit supervisor in a retail setting
• Have held a store manager position within the company or a high-level company management position

Desired

• Bachelor's Degree
• High initiative
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Leadership skills training
• District Manager training

Job Info

• Job Identification 167928
• Job Category Division Operations
• Locations 800 Ridge Lake Blvd, Memphis, TN, 38120, 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.