APPAREL/LEAD CLERK

Responsible for ordering, stocking merchandise and maintaining the assigned section of the apparel department, and maintaining fixtures, displays, and signing. This position is also responsible for the training, coaching and directing all associates that work within their specific area of the Home sections. Perform production and customer service functions; maximize store sales and profits safely and ethically in accordance with company policies and procedures. Based in Colorado, King Soopers merged with The Kroger Company in 1983. Today, we're proudly serving King Soopers customers in over 115 stores throughout Colorado and Wyoming. As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all. Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited. Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our King Soopers family! What you'll receive from us: The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to: * A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans. * Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service. * Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco. * Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more. * Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program. * Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways. For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page! Minimum * Must be 18 years of age or older. * Willing to be flexible and work mornings, afternoons, evenings, and nights as the work demands. * Willing and available to work weekends and holidays as needed. * Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. * Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. * Effective written and oral communication skills. * Demonstrated ability to make intelligent decisions quickly. * Able to tactfully and calmly handle stressful situations and make a positive impression on associates and customers. * Possess abilities and skills for effective production, merchandising, and customer services related to sale of merchandise. * Qualified and able to operate power machinery and work with various job tools, (Pallet jack, Forklift, compactors, box cutters, label guns, etc.) Desired * Related retail work experience. * Familiarity with apparel sales terms and processes. * Past work record reflects dependability and integrity. * Demonstrates, recognizes and ensures compliance with Customer service actions. Ensures compliance with the following: o Stock displays with new or back-stock merchandise. o Divisional signing, recovery and merchandising standards o Ticketing standards o Corporate policies o Planograms and composites o Shrink control guidelines * Coordinates and organizes merchandising of the section. * Ensures on-hand integrity, RMS updates as needed. * Builds and maintains vendor relationships. * Receives and processes freight. * Performs inventory control functions as required. Ensures ads and promotions are set to standard. * Processes salvage. * Prepares for physical inventory as directed. Processes returns/exchanges. * Conducts stock counts. * Builds ends and displays. * Maintains an awareness of current market trends. * Reacts with urgency to changing sales opportunities. * Processes product deletions. * Ensures accuracy and follows up on price changes. * Engages with Customers and sells products to customers. * Sells products to Customers; teaches/demonstrates selling skills. * Participates in mandatory training programs. * Performs cashier functions, when required. * Processes mail. Maintains an awareness of overstock/understock conditions to ensure ordering system integrity. * Responds to verbal Customer comments/complaints. * Assists in the inventory process. * Writes Intersection Transfers. * Manages P & L responsibilities, seasonal sets. * Processes mismates. * Perform any and all duties as assigned.aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a