Assistant Store Leader

Store ManagerLearn the operations of all departments and the duties of store management; share responsibility for store performance in all areas of operation/human resources. Perform scheduling, security, maintenance, safety, sanitation, ordering, administration & Human Resource-related duties. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.ResponsibilitiesAssist store manager & associates in the achievement of a favorable customer shopping experience & develop associate interest in customer service/relations to enhance Kroger's best-in-class reputationAssist store manager in leading teams in planning, implementing & executing merchandising/operating initiativesAssist store manager with developing action plans/communications to associates on Associate Insight survey resultsWork with department heads/store associates to identify store opportunities, develop timely solutions & create action plans to ensure plan implementationRole model/demand a highest level of customer service & solve associate/customer issues/concernsManage total store operations in store manager's absenceAchieve/exceed weekly, period, & annual sales, wage budgets & profit budgets, as well as other targeted goals (e.g., safety, shrink)Drive sales by working with department managers to produce/maximize sales & profits, reduce shrink & improve each store department's contributionAssist store manager in regular store-level financial performance discussions with associates regarding developing budgets (e.g., sales, shrink, labor expenses, other expenses) & other targeted goals (e.g., safety)Analyze/ respond to competitive landscape within district/divisionDemonstrate inclusionary leadership; expect inclusive behavior from associatesUtilize coordinators/other field staff to ensure store departments achieve sales/profit goals & ensure implementation/execution of division merchandising plansPromote/support strong relationships with local community organizations in store's surrounding areaAssist in building proactive/productive relationships with union representatives/business agents if store is covered by collective bargaining agreementCommunicate necessary information to associates to help them effectively carry out dutiesServe as liaison to store/district managers & coordinators on effectiveness of division merchandising/ operational plans/programsAssist store manager in staffing, reducing turnover & increasing retentionProvide timely individual/department performance feedback to department heads & associatesAssist with labor management & supply costs on a daily basis to meet customer service/financial targetsEnsure store compliance & associate knowledge of federal, state, & local laws/enterprise policiesSupervise and coach direct reports on the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reportsMust be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodationQualificationsMinimum: High school diploma/GED1 year of experience as department manager, service manager, or equivalent experienceStore manager/district manager or direct manager approvalDesiredRetail management experience & knowledge of all aspects of store operationsStaff supervisory experienceJob InfoJob Identification 197060Job Category Store OperationsLocations 5311 SW 22nd Pl, Topeka, KS, 66614, US (On-site)Job Schedule Full timeLine of Business Grocery RetailBanner Name DillonsEducation Level High school graduateHourly or Salaried Hourly