Store Leader: Elevate Experience, Grow the Team, Drive Sales

Kroger Co.; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Kroger Co. is seeking a Store Operations Manager in Sandusky, OH to lead overnight and morning store conditions, coaching a 3rd shift team to deliver a customer-ready shopping environment. You’ll oversee merchandising, pricing, navigation of stock, and execution of sales plans to meet or exceed targets.

You’ll develop high-performance teams, model Kroger’s values, and partner with leadership to drive safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction across departments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Effective interpersonal skills and customer service.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information.
• Completion of division management training program preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a customer-ready store every morning for the first shift.
• Verify total store conditions meet standards via store walks.
• Assist associates to provide a positive shopping experience and drive sales.
• Oversee third-shift engagement and communication on best practices.
• Train third-shift associates in ordering, sales plan execution, and product mix.
• Lead merchandising and operations initiatives to boost sales and profit.
• Coach department leaders to identify improvements and implement plans.
• Ensure displays are well-branded to support sales growth.
• Meet or exceed weekly, period, and annual sales goals.
• Coordinate deliveries, handle mispicks, shortages, and logistics.
• Ensure proper handling, pricing, stocking, and rotation of products.
• Provide feedback to store manager and district coordination teams.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Leadership

Analytical skills

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Kroger Co. is seeking a Store Operations Manager in Sandusky, OH to lead overnight and morning store conditions, coaching a 3rd shift team to deliver a customer-ready shopping environment. You’ll oversee merchandising, pricing, navigation of stock, and execution of sales plans to meet or exceed targets.

You’ll develop high-performance teams, model Kroger’s values, and partner with leadership to drive safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction across departments.