Retail Service & Merchandising Lead

Kroger; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Kroger in United States, Washington, Bellingham seeks to hire team members to deliver outstanding customer service and maintain a safe, clean environment in-store. Responsibilities include answering product questions, operating cashier functions, and supporting department operations.

Ideal candidates will have effective communication, basic math skills, and the ability to handle busy periods. Retail experience and a willingness to learn promotions are a plus.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills required.
• Basic math skills (counting, adding, and subtracting).
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Must meet minimum physical demands.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Retail experience is a plus.
• Second language skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all local, state and federal health and civil codes.
• Create an environment that enables 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.
• Understand the store's layout and be able to locate products.
• Inform and educate department associates about current, upcoming and special in-store promotions, especially promotions that affect the department.
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads.
• Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions; note any discrepancies in inventory.
• Observe scheduled shift operating hours.
• Demonstrate creative merchandising.
• Condition all products in assigned sections according to company policy.
• Understand and perform cashier functions.
• Ensure that all current merchandising, customer service, labor control, expense and supply controls, loss prevention, maintenance, safety, food safety, associate and customer engagement rules are being followed.
• 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 of any items in need of repair.
• Notify management of customer or employee accidents.
• Report all safety risks, or issues, and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic math skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Meet physical demands

Must be 18 or older

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kroger in United States, Washington, Bellingham seeks to hire team members to deliver outstanding customer service and maintain a safe, clean environment in-store. Responsibilities include answering product questions, operating cashier functions, and supporting department operations.

Ideal candidates will have effective communication, basic math skills, and the ability to handle busy periods. Retail experience and a willingness to learn promotions are a plus.