STR MGMT/LEAD ASSISTANT STORE LEADER

Fred Meyer; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail food industry is seeking a dedicated individual to enhance customer experience and support store management in operations. This role involves team leadership, customer service excellence, and operational efficiency. Join a diverse team committed to growth and community service.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Emotional and financial support

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Effective team leadership skills required.
• Experience in retail management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and enhance company reputation.
• Support daily store operations to meet sales and EBITDA goals.
• Coaching and developing store managers and associates.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Stress Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Create a friendly customer experience through exceptional service by highly satisfying each customer's needs and exceeding their expectations. Assist the store management across the district with daily store operations in areas such as engagement, freshness, shrink, and expense management. Support store management in building high-performance teams by engaging, rewarding, coaching, and developing associates. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we serve customers in over 120 stores across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska.

As part of the Kroger family, we pride ourselves on bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, united by a purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the heart of everything we do.

Here, people matter. We aim to provide the ingredients for your success at work and in life. We support your growth with value and care. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is limitless.

Whether seeking a part-time role or a new career path, we offer exciting opportunities. Apply today to join our Fred Meyer family!

What you'll receive from us:

Comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including:

• Extensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions, through company or collective bargaining plans.
• Flexible scheduling with paid time off, including holidays and sick leave, based on eligibility and tenure.
• Emotional and financial support via free counseling and confidential financial tools and coaching.
• Associate discounts on a variety of purchases.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth via industry-leading training and diverse career pathways.

For more details about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page.

Minimum requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Effective team leadership skills
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Strong analytical skills
• Leadership and development abilities
• Stress management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Desired qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience with financial responsibilities, including budgeting
• Experience as an assistant store manager in operations, merchandising, or HR
• Retail management experience

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing excellent customer service and enhancing the company's reputation as the Best In Class in retail food industry
• Addressing customer inquiries and complaints promptly
• Supporting daily store operations to meet sales and EBITDA goals
• Leading department meetings and ensuring understanding of operational standards
• Coaching and developing store managers and associates
• Communicating effectively within the team
• Identifying and implementing improvement opportunities
• Supporting training and store initiatives
• Using performance metrics to evaluate and improve store performance
• Managing staffing and scheduling efficiently
• Assisting in hiring, training, and providing feedback to staff
• Ensuring compliance with laws and policies
• Supervising and coaching team members, conducting performance reviews
• Traveling to stores as needed for visits and operational support
• Performing essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations