Store Leader: Lead Teams, Grow Sales & Service

The Kroger Co.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Counseling services

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Training programs

Job summary

The Kroger Co. in Columbia, SC is hiring a Department Manager to oversee daily store operations and lead a team focused on customer service and sales. This full-time role emphasizes coaching, KPI-driven decisions, and strong cross-department collaboration.

You will schedule, monitor performance, manage budgets, and partner with department heads to deliver results while upholding Kroger's values of respect, integrity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience as department manager or similar role.
• Experience leading and developing associates to hit targets in retail.
• Proven ability to use KPIs and data insights for decisions.
• Collaborative mindset to drive store performance across departments.

Responsibilities

• Learn store operations and duties of management; support performance across departments.
• Schedule, security, maintenance, safety, sanitation, ordering, HR duties.
• Assist Store Manager in merchandising and operating initiatives.
• Lead teams, plan and execute action plans; communicate results.
• Drive sales, manage budgets and labor expenses.
• Build relationships with community organizations and union reps if applicable.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

KPIs & data insights

Cross-department collaboration

Customer service orientation

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

The Kroger Co. in Columbia, SC is hiring a Department Manager to oversee daily store operations and lead a team focused on customer service and sales. This full-time role emphasizes coaching, KPI-driven decisions, and strong cross-department collaboration.

You will schedule, monitor performance, manage budgets, and partner with department heads to deliver results while upholding Kroger's values of respect, integrity and inclusion.