DRUG-GEN MDSE/ASST DEPT LEADER

Kroger; Rawlins (WY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Drug/GM Department Supervisor to lead daily operations, ensure a safe, clean store environment, and achieve department sales and profit goals through outstanding customer service.

You will schedule staff, train associates, manage inventory, and execute promotions while upholding Kroger's values and the Customer 1st strategy.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Knowledge of basic math (counts, totals, discounts).
• Effective communication skills with customers and team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all Drug/GM department operations.
• Schedule staff to manage customer volume during hours.
• Train associates and participate in performance reviews.
• Promote Our Brands and deliver excellent customer service.
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws and safety standards.
• Maintain knowledge of products and respond to customer questions.
• Develop department business plan and monitor expenses.
• Manage inventory and pricing updates.
• Communicate promotions and store goals to the team.

Skills

Stress management

Basic math

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Management/Drug-GM/retail experience

Second language

Job description

Job Description

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Achieve sales and profit goals established for the department, monitor and control all established quality assurance standards. Direct and supervise all functions, duties and activities for the Drug/GM department. Support the day-to-day functions of Drug/GM operations. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Job Description

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Achieve sales and profit goals established for the department, monitor and control all established quality assurance standards. Direct and supervise all functions, duties and activities for the Drug/GM department. Support the day-to-day functions of Drug/GM operations. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold throughout the store; promote trust and respect among associates
• Communicate company, department, and job specific information to associates; collaborate with associates and promote teamwork to help achieve company/store goals; promote Our Brands to customers
• Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume during hours of operation
• Develop associates on performance of their job and participate in the performance appraisal process; establish performance goals for department and empower associates to meet goals
• Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines
• Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome and appreciated by answering customer questions
• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about; inform customers of Drug/GM specials
• Develop and implement a department business plan to achieve desired results; monitor and control expenses for the department
• Understand the store's layout and be able to locate products; create and execute sales promotions
• Inform and educate department associates about current, upcoming and special in-store promotions, especially promotions that affect Drug/GM
• Implement the period promotional plan for the department; stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads
• Assist store management in preparing the store/department budget, profit and loss reviews, and take appropriate action on all financial reports
• Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions; note any discrepancies in inventory
• Schedule daily, weekly and monthly price changes by updating shelf tags and promotional signs
• Train department associates on inventory/stocking and Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO); plan, organize, and supervise the inventory process
• Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair
• Notify management of customer or employee accidents; report all safety risks, or issues, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud to store management
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction)
• Effective communication skills

Desired

• High School Diploma or GED
• Any management/Drug-GM/retail experience
• Second language (speaking, reading and/or writing)