Store Management Trainee

Co-Manager Overview

We are recruiting for Store Management Trainees/Co-Managers for our stores in Indiana and Illinois. Required Results

·  Achievement of continuing development in all phases of store operation to prepare for future assignments.

·  Achievement of sales and cost control to obtain gross and net profit budgets for assigned departments of the store.

·  Achievement of a supply of effectively trained and promotable people for assigned departments, who perform at a satisfactory or above level. 

·  Achievement of proper operation of assigned departments giving full support to division merchandising plans, recognizing and supporting Company and division union contracts, policies, and practices.

·  Achievement of building favorable customer and employee image of assigned department that furthers Kroger's reputation as the best merchandiser in the retail food industry.

·  Achievement of acceptable level of supply expense and other store-related costs, as outlined by the division.

·  Achievement of acceptable performance on the Sanitation Checklist, as set forth by the division.

·  Maintenance of required records and reports

·  Conduct effective store walks daily to assure great store conditions by engaging with associates, interacting with customers, observing associate behavior and utilizing the five elements of store walks:

o  Initial quick walk

o  Detailed walk

o  Fresh at 5:00 walk

o  Pass the baton walk

o  Systems and routines walk

 Major Activities

·  Develops and implements plans for achieving departmental objectives and business plans.

·  Follows through on sales plans in full support of division merchandising programs.

·  Plans and carries out in-store promotions and interdepartmental tie-ins to maximize sales and create a selling atmosphere.

·  Establishes and maintains effective inventory control methods in all departments.

·  Controls ordering; avoids overstocks; supports administration.

·  Require, through proper supervision, effective pricing of merchandise. 

·  Ensures freshness of product by closely adhering to rotation and dating policy.

·  Schedules and organizes work force consistent with store sales and union contract.

·  Controls departmental expenses such as wages, utilities, wrapping supplies, etc.

·  Assists in the selection, indoctrination, training, and development of departmental personnel, utilizing division training programs.

·  Plans and conducts weekly meetings with department personnel.

·  Supervises Sanitation Program in compliance with division standards.

·  Administers safety and fire prevention programs as directed by division Loss Prevention Department.

·  Is familiar with and works within the framework of labor contracts in stores.

·  Keeps Unit Manager informed of all activities within own areas of responsibility.

·  Instructs in the proper use of store equipment to ensure safety standards are accomplished.

·  Works closely with department heads, keeping them informed of matters, which affect them and their performance, both individually and departmentally.

·  Maintains a self-development program to improve own personal knowledge, skills and abilities in order to continue to upgrade own contributions to the store.

·  Handles customer complaints quickly and efficiently in order to achieve customer satisfaction.

·  Maintains security (cash handling, shoplifting, theft).

·  Supports and works to achieve equal employment opportunities and promotions for minorities and females.

·  Carries out assignments made by the Unit Manager.

·  Assumes responsibility for the store in absence of the Unit Manager.

 

Special Development Assignments

·  Rotation of departmental assignments.

·  Develops and executes plans:  in-store merchandising, shrink control, acceptable pricing, expense control, front-end control, customer acceptance, Kroger Manufactured Product and Kroger Labeled Product sales, safety, store cleanliness, scheduling of personnel, analysis of operating statement, study of competition, determination of store's sales potential, etc.

·  Continuous education through the Management Development 2 Program 

 

Minimum Qualifications

·  Must be Customer Service Oriented.

·  Should be goal oriented and self-disciplined. 

·  Must be able to direct existing projects with little management direction.

·  Leadership skills are required.

·  Good problem solving and organizational skills are required.

·  Good verbal and written communication skills are required.

 

About Us

Kroger is one of the nation’s largest retail grocery chains. The Company’s more than 300,000 associates serve customers in 2,487 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 31 states under two dozen local banners including Kroger, Ralphs, Fred Meyer, Food 4 Less, Fry’s, King Soopers, Smith’s, Dillons, QFC and City Market. Kroger associates also serve customers in 782 convenience stores, 405 fine jewelry stores and 678 supermarket fuel centers the Company operates. The Company also operates 42 food processing plants in the U.S. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Kroger focuses its charitable efforts on supporting hunger relief, health and wellness initiatives, and local schools and grassroots organizations in the communities it serves. For more information about the Company, please visit our web site at www.kroger.com

 

We are guided by the core values of honesty, respect, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety and strive to demonstrate those values in all that we do.

 

Why should this matter to you?  Because it means you have endless opportunities across the country, across the street and across the hall that will enable you to navigate your career in ways you never even imagined.  And all with the backing of other associates who share and live your values.

 About the Central Marketing Area

The Central Marketing Area division is headquartered in Indianapolis and consists of well over 150 stores, several manufacturing plants, and distribution centers spread throughout IN, IL, MO, MI, and OH.  There are 109 stores in Indiana, 38 in Illinois, 5 Missouri stores, 1 each in Michigan and Ohio.  Our division is comprised of ten zones or districts.  We also cover the Indianapolis Warehouse, Kroger Bakery, Crossroads Farms Dairy, and the Shelbyville Distribution Center.

 

Benefits

In addition to competitive salaries and an attractive bonus program upon qualification, The Kroger Co. offers some or all of the following benefits depending on position, location and/or regions:

·  Medical Plan

·  Prescription Drug Plan

·  Dental Plan

·  Vision Plan

·  401(K) Retirement Savings Account Plan, with company match

·  Company-Paid Life Insurance

·  Voluntary Life Insurance

·  Personal Accident Insurance

·  Dependent Group Life Insurance

·  Company-Paid Salary Continuation

·  Long-Term Disability Insurance

·  Long Term Care Insurance

·  Health & Dependent Day Care Flexible Spending Accounts

·  Group Legal

·  Group Homeowners and Auto Insurance

·  Stock Purchase Plan

·  Employee Assistance Plan

·  Paid Vacation Program

·  Merit Increases

·  Incentives Program

·  Relocation

·  Credit Union Membership

·  Company-Paid Continuing Education Program

·  Professional Liability Coverage

 Giving Back

In 2006, the Company donated $150 million to help hunger relief efforts across the country, raise awareness of breast cancer, and support local schools and organizations in the communities it serves.  By joining Kroger, you can put your spirit for volunteerism to work. Combining your efforts with those of Kroger and 290,000 other associates committed to helping others, we can continue to make a big difference in our communities, our country and in our world.

 

Among some of the honors Kroger has received are:

·  In 2007, Kroger was elected "Retailer of the Year" by America’s Second Harvest, the fifth time in seven years the Company has received the award.

·  2007 Inductee into The Billion Dollar Roundtable, a premier forum for corporations that have achieved $1 Billion in spending with minority and women-owned businesses.

·  Kroger Manufacturing named one of the safest companies in America by Occupational Hazards, a leading safety, health and loss prevention magazine in 2007.

·  Named one of America’s “100 Best Corporate Citizensâ€� by Business Ethics, a national publication that highlights corporate social responsibility.

·  Ranked among the most generous companies by Business Week.

 

Here’s what else we are doing:

·  Annual “Giving Hope a Handâ€� campaign raises millions of dollars for breast cancer education, screening and treatment in Kroger communities across the country.  Kroger operating Divisions sponsor Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s Race for the Cure events and American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events in most markets.  Thousands of dedicated associates participate in these efforts as runners, walkers and volunteers.

·  Kroger was one of the first major supermarket companies to adopt meaningful animal welfare guidelines.

·  We uphold high standards of corporate governance as best practices continue to evolve.

·  We value diversity and have programs and training in place to ensure fairness and equal opportunity for all associates.

·  We are doing our part to be responsible stewards of the environment with programs, products and purchasing initiatives that promote green efforts in our communities.

 

It is the policy of The Kroger Co. to provide equal opportunity for all applicants for employment.

 

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