Grocery Lead Clerk: Merchandising & Team Coach

Mariano; Frankfort (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Tuition reimbursement

associate discounts

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Store Supervisor to plan, organize, train and direct Grocery Clerks, while performing production and customer service tasks to maximize store sales and profits. This role models our values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

You will organize work, schedule associates, handle customer and associate inquiries, and ensure accurate receiving, pricing and presentation of merchandise.

Qualifications

• Willing to weekends and holidays.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate aptitude to manage people and organize workloads.
• Ability to make intelligent decisions quickly.
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities, present information in a professional manner and work with all levels of the organization.
• Personal initiative and follow through to completion.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Qualified and able to operate power machinery and work with various job tools.
• Understanding key components of department operations.
• Able to tactfully and calmly handle stressful situations and make a positive impression on associates and customers.
• Possess abilities and skills for effective production, merchandising, and customer services related to sale of merchandise.
• Past work record reflects dependability and integrity.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, and safety.
• Must be able to work with various cleaning solutions, safely use sharp tools, and operate label guns, balers, and compactors.

Responsibilities

• Organize work, train and schedule associates to consistently provide prompt courteous service.
• Respond appropriately to customer or associate comments, complaints, requests, and questions. Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous and professional in all interactions.
• Use Computer Assisted Ordering to manage ordering appropriate quantities of merchandise and supplies, and insure proper accounting of product received and balance on hand.
• Perform and direct others in pricing and displaying of merchandise. Maintain proper signage, product rotation, freshness, quantity, quality and proper space allocation for merchandise.
• Engage yourself and counsel associates in effective, productive merchandising techniques, customer services, product presentation and promotional activities.
• Implement company programs and adhere to company policies and procedures, particularly in the area of maintenance of a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination.
• Provide input on department budgets, goals and results and maximize department and store sales and profits.
• Communicate and interact with associates and customers to provide a positive impression.
• Maintain equipment and facilities properly and safely in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain floor, shelf and display areas clean and up to sanitary standards.
• Maintain accurately updated department temperature logs on all shifts and by all clerks.
• Assist on special projects such as periodic inventories, store resets, remodels, and special merchandising promotions.
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

Effective communication

People management

Decision making

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Customer service

Safety awareness

Tools

Power machinery

Job description

Kroger is seeking a Store Supervisor to plan, organize, train and direct Grocery Clerks, while performing production and customer service tasks to maximize store sales and profits. This role models our values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

You will organize work, schedule associates, handle customer and associate inquiries, and ensure accurate receiving, pricing and presentation of merchandise.