Store Leader: Grow Sales, Lead Teams, Elevate Experience

The Kroger Co.; St. Ann (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The Kroger Co. in St. Ann, MO is seeking an experienced Store Leader to oversee day-to-day operations and advance store performance. You will lead store teams, drive merchandising, training, and development, and ensure strong customer service and profitability.

You’ll manage budgets, labor, and supplier relations while upholding Kroger’s values of respect, integrity, and inclusion. Growth opportunities and benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Possess high school degree or equivalent.
• Effective communication and reading skills.
• Have completed the applicable Division’s Leadership Training Program.
• 3 years of experience and satisfactory performance appraisals as an assistant store leader or in another position within the same pay level or above.
• Must be 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Lead store teams in the planning, implementation and execution of merchandising and operation initiatives.
• Work with store assistant leaders, shift leads, and team members to identify opportunities in the store, develop timely solutions and create action plans to ensure implementation.
• Achieve or exceed weekly, period, and annual sales, revenue and profit budgets, as well as other targeted goals.
• Drive cost effective sales working with store assistants and shift leads to produce and maximize sales and profits, reduce shrink and improve each store’s contribution.
• Discuss store-level financial performance to include developing budgets and other targeted goals with store assistants and shift leads.
• Understand and react to the competitive landscape within the district and store.
• Demonstrate inclusionary leadership, expect inclusive behavior from team members, and support the efforts of the store and area.
• Promote and support strong relationships with local community organizations that the store serves.
• Keep up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise; ensure team members and store location comply with laws and regulation applicable to the company.
• Supervise and coach direct reports on the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership/People management

Retail management

Budgeting and cost control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Kroger Co. in St. Ann, MO is seeking an experienced Store Leader to oversee day-to-day operations and advance store performance. You will lead store teams, drive merchandising, training, and development, and ensure strong customer service and profitability.

You’ll manage budgets, labor, and supplier relations while upholding Kroger’s values of respect, integrity, and inclusion. Growth opportunities and benefits are available.