Str Mgmt/Asst Store Leader Tm

Kroger; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Store Manager-in-Training to support daily store operations and drive sales growth. You will lead teams in merchandising, budgeting, and customer service initiatives to meet targets.

The role emphasizes coaching, development of associates, and adherence to company values while managing labor and costs in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Completion of Division Management Training Program.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Supervisory experience in retail or store operations is a plus.
• Experience with budget preparation and management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist store manager and associates to deliver a favorable customer experience.
• Lead teams in merchandising and operating initiatives.
• Develop action plans with department leaders to implement solutions.
• Achieve and exceed sales, wage, and profit budgets.
• Manage labor and supply costs to meet targets.
• Foster community relations and union relations where applicable.
• Coach and develop associates; conduct performance reviews.

Skills

People leadership

Retail experience

Budgeting

Labor management

Coaching & development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Division Management Training Program

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Responsible for assisting with the overall day-to-day operations of the store including continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and profit results. Assess daily the stores' ability to meet/exceed customer expectations for ease of shopping, variety, freshness, cleanliness, food safety and regulatory compliance. Assist with coaching and development of store associates through both formal and informal interactions. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

• Assist store manager and associates in the achievement of a favorable customer shopping experience
• Lead teams in the planning, implementation and execution of merchandising and operating initiatives
• Work with department leaders and associates to identify opportunities in the store, develop timely solutions and create action plans to ensure implementation of plans
• Achieve/exceed weekly, period, and annual sales, wage budgets and profit budgets, and other targeted goals
• Drive sales working with department leaders to maximize sales and profits, reduce shrink and improve each store department's contribution
• Assist the store manager in the regular store-level financial performance discussions to include developing budgets and other targeted goals with store associates
• Utilize coordinators and other field staff to ensure store departments are achieving sales and profit goals and ensure implementation, and execution of division merchandising plans
• Promote and support strong relationships with local community organizations in the surrounding area in which the store operates
• Build a proactive and productive relationship with union representatives and business agents, if the store is covered by a collectively bargaining agreement
• Serve as liaison providing feedback to Store Manager, District Manager and Coordinators on the effectiveness of Division merchandising and operational plans/programs
• Assist the store manager in the hiring, onboarding, development and associate relations responsibilities
• Reduce turnover and increase retention
• Provide timely feedback to department leaders and associates on individual and department performance
• Assist with the management of labor and supply costs daily to meet customer service and financial targets
• Achieve a satisfactory level of technical and professional skills or knowledge in position and/or related areas; keep up with current developments and trends
• Ensure associates and 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
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum

• High School Diploma or GED
• Have successfully completed the applicable Division Management Training Program

Desired

• Bachelor's Degree
• Any supervisory responsibilities, retail experience, financial responsibility including budget preparation and management experience