Overnight Store Leader - Elevate Experience & Sales

Kroger; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kroger is hiring for an STR MGMT/OVERNIGHT ASST STORE LEADER in Columbus, OH. The role focuses on delivering a customer-ready store each morning, leading the 1st and 3rd shifts, and driving sales through effective merchandising and team development.

The position emphasizes safety, policy compliance, and coaching of associates to achieve store goals and strong performance across departments. On-site, with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Effective interpersonal communication and customer service skills
• Ability to recognize and protect highly confidential information
• Successful completion of applicable division management training program
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to identify areas of improvement and provide corrective guidance
• Ability to lead and develop others
• Ability to handle stressful situations

Responsibilities

• Deliver a customer ready store every morning to the 1st shift store team
• Confirm total store conditions meet standards by conducting effective store walks
• Assist associates in providing a positive customer shopping experience and increased sales
• Oversee 3rd shift team engagement and communication on best ways of working
• Instruct and train 3rd shift associates in proper ordering, execution of sales plan, implementation of product mix to support consistent sales
• Assist in leading teams in the planning, implementation and execution of merchandising and operations initiatives to achieve inspired and companion selling throughout the store
• Encourage department leaders and associates to identify improvement opportunities and collaboratively develop solutions and implementation action plans
• Evaluate merchandising standards and ensure displays are effectively showcased to drive sales
• Achieve/exceed weekly, period and annual sales budgets and other targeted goals
• Drive sales by working with 3rd shift associates to improve each department's conditions
• Oversee all aspects of processing deliveries, including mispicked items and shortages
• Ensure methods of handling, receiving, storing, conditioning, pricing, stocking and rotating products are implemented by coaching and training associates
• Serve as liaison and provide feedback to the store manager, district manager and coordinators on the effectiveness of merchandising and operations plans/programs
• Provide timely feedback to department leaders and associates on performance
• Identify and correct unsafe conditions that affect safety and food safety
• Ensure compliance with laws and company policies
• Supervise and coach direct reports; complete performance reviews and provide feedback
• Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Training

Coaching

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Kroger is hiring for an STR MGMT/OVERNIGHT ASST STORE LEADER in Columbus, OH. The role focuses on delivering a customer-ready store each morning, leading the 1st and 3rd shifts, and driving sales through effective merchandising and team development.

The position emphasizes safety, policy compliance, and coaching of associates to achieve store goals and strong performance across departments. On-site, with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.