HOME PHOTO ELEC/SECTION LEADER

Fred Meyer in; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Fred Meyer is looking for a passionate Home Photo Elec/Section Leader to supervise the Home Electronics department in Hillsboro, Oregon. This role focuses on delivering exceptional customer service while managing the departments' operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and efficiently manage sales, inventory, and merchandising tasks. Join a company that values respect, integrity, and diversity, while providing comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee Assistance Program

Associate discounts

$21,000 tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Effective interpersonal communication and customer service skills are essential.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks/projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of the Home Electronics department and ensure positive customer experience.
• Manage merchandising of the department floor and implement compliance with policies.
• Monitor daily/weekly sales and financial reports.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Ability to identify areas of improvement

Organizational skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

HOME PHOTO ELEC/SECTION LEADER (Finance)

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Home Electronics department while providing friendly customer service. Be the subject matter expert in the Home Electronics department. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety of others.

Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're proudly serving Fred Meyer customers in over 120 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska.

As part of the Kroger family of companies, 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. Apply today to become part of our Fred Meyer family!

What you'll receive from us:

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 with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• 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.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!

Minimum requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Effective interpersonal communication and customer service skills
• Ability to identify areas of improvement within the department and implement solutions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks/projects

Desired qualifications:

• Home electronics/music retail experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Report Management and Distribution System (RMDS)

Responsibilities include:

• Assist store leaders and associates in providing a positive customer shopping experience.
• Maintain compliance with corporate policies/divisional standards for the Home Electronics department.
• Manage merchandising of the department floor.
• Plan ads/store events to schematics.
• Schedule planograms and price changes.
• Verify implementation of weekly checklist, Merchandise Specialists Notes, and Period Planner.
• Authorize manager discretion markdowns.
• Audit missing markdown, markdown exception reports, file maintenance exceptions, scan audits, vendor logs, and in-store Price Change Recap.
• Sell products to customers; perform cashier functions.
• Manage overstock/understock conditions.
• Maintain electronic article surveillance (EAS) to company and merchandise exposure standards.
• Monitor daily/weekly sales and financial reports.
• Audit department supply orders and running intersection transfer log.
• Audit written distribution center returns/weekly recaps and returns to suppliers.
• Manage inventory process.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.