DRUG-GEN MDSE/DEPT LEADER

Kroger; Whittier (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a candidate to lead the Drug GM department, delivering an outstanding customer experience while ensuring a safe, clean store environment. You will supervise staff, manage schedules, train associates, and drive the department toward sales and profitability goals.

The role demands strong communication, basic math skills, and the ability to work well under pressure in a retail setting. Prior drug department or retail supervisory experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform basic math for cash handling and reporting.
• Ability to stay calm and productive in fast-paced environments.
• Experience in retail or store operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service and lead by example in daily interactions.
• Supervise and support Drug GM department functions and staff.
• Develop schedules to manage customer volume and hours of operation.
• Train and develop department associates and participate in performance reviews.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure accurate stocking and pricing.
• Plan and execute department business plans to meet sales and profit goals.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and safety procedures.
• Assist in budget preparation and review financial reports.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic math

Stress management

Education

High school education or equivalent

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, and monitor and control all established quality assurance standards. Direct, support and supervise all functions, duties and activities for the Drug GM department. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Communicate company, department, and job specific information to associates.
• Establish performance goals and empower associates to meet or exceed targets.
• Develop scheduling to manage customer volume throughout hours of operation.
• Train and develop associates on their job and participate in the performance appraisal process.
• Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines.
• Create an environment that allows customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store.
• 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.
• Inform customers of Drug GM specials.
• Display a positive attitude.
• Develop and implement a department business plan to achieve desired results by collaborating with store management and associates.
• Understand the store’s layout and be able to locate products.
• Inform and educate department associates about current, upcoming and special in-store promotions.
• Prepare and submit seasonal critiques for the sales and merchandising supervisor.
• Implement the period promotional plan for the department.
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads.
• Monitor and control expenses for the department.
• 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.
• Plan, organize and supervise the inventory process.
• Train department associates on inventory/stocking and Computer Assisted Ordering.
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management.
• Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager if items need repair.
• Notify management of customer or employee accidents.
• Report all safety risks, or issues, and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud.
• Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner.
• Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues.
• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum

• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math
• Ability to handle stressful situations

Desired

• High school education or equivalent preferred
• Management experience preferred
• Drug GM experience
• Retail experience
• Second language: speaking, reading and/or writing