Kitchen Merchandising Lead

Kroger; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Counseling program (Employee Assoc. E)

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Kitchen Place Department Supervisor in Fort Wayne, IN to plan, organize, and oversee all activities within the Kitchen sections. You will train and coach associates, manage merchandise presentation, pricing, and stock, and ensure safe, clean conditions while delivering strong customer service.

You will drive sales and profits, implement planograms, respond to customer inquiries, and lead by example through the company values.

Qualifications

• Grocery retail work experience is required.
• Ability to manage people and organize workloads.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.”

Responsibilities

• Build sales and profits of assigned Kitchen sections.
• Maintain proper inventory levels to maximize sales and profits.
• Price and display all merchandise in the Kitchen area.
• Merchandise end caps, tables, and cross-merchandising within Kitchen sections.
• Maintain signage, tags and promotional materials for the Kitchen section.
• Keep all planograms current and accurate.
• Respond to customer or associate comments, complaints, requests, accidents, and questions.
• Be professional, courteous, and tactful in all interactions.
• Use Magic System to manage ordering and replenishment of merchandise.
• Ensure proper accounting of product received and balance on hand information.
• Coach and train associates in merchandising techniques and customer service.
• Implement company programs and adhere to safety and sanitation policies.
• Communicate with employees and customers to provide a positive impression.
• Maintain equipment, facilities and Kitchen areas safely and cleanly.
• Execute the Marketplace Sales Plan 100%.
• Stay updated on planogram revisions and communications.
• Supervise and coach direct reports; conduct performance reviews.

Skills

People management

Merchandising

Customer service

Communication

Planogram execution

Sales optimization

Job description

Kroger is seeking a Kitchen Place Department Supervisor in Fort Wayne, IN to plan, organize, and oversee all activities within the Kitchen sections. You will train and coach associates, manage merchandise presentation, pricing, and stock, and ensure safe, clean conditions while delivering strong customer service.

You will drive sales and profits, implement planograms, respond to customer inquiries, and lead by example through the company values.