POSITION SUMMARY:
To make a positive contribution and measurably impact the sales of Corporate Brand products as a team leader to insure completion of grocery store section resets. Support division’s merchandising efforts in a manner consistent with Kroger’s Corporate Brand Mission and P.L. Marketing.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Provide customer assistance and have a working knowledge of Kroger’s Customer 1st Strategy
- Communicate and work with Kroger Set Team to complete store reset schedule
- Provide direction and information to a group of Retail Reps assigned to a team
- Train new employees and monitor performance of incumbent employees
- Execute mapping of stores
- Help identify opportunities to increase sales of Kroger Corporate Brands with recommendations for new items, improved product placement, pricing/promotional opportunities and resolution for any supply/stocking issues
- Track and report sick, vacation and attendance issues to the Retail Manager
- Provide feedback on general work performance of each Set Team Rep to Retail Manager for yearly reviews
- Provide a weekly recap to the Retail Manager detailing sections worked on/completed by store and the itinerary for the following week
- Consistently communicate retail opportunities to the Retail Manager
- Must remain qualified as an insurable driver
- Occasional overnight travel
- Must be able to perform essential job function of this position with or without reasonable accommodations
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Communicate (read, write and speak) fluent English
- Read, understand and implement plan-o-grams
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
- Computer/internet access and knowledge of email and web based applications
- Adapt to advancing technology and computer solutions
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with a team
- Qualify as an insurable driver with excellent driving record
- Highly motivated self-starter who can work with minimal supervision
MINIMUM PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Must be able to:
- operate motor vehicle unassisted
- remain standing and/or walking unassisted for several hours at a time
- lift, push or pull 50 lbs. or more on a regular basis and occasionally up to 70 lbs.
- continuously reach up and bend down, reach in all directions and have unlimited
- upper body mobility
- lift and extend 30 lbs. above the head, sometimes repeatedly
- have unlimited manual dexterity
- tolerate exposure to extreme temperatures (0-90 degrees)
DESIRED PREVIOUS JOB EXPERIENCE:
- Retail store experience
- Broker experience
- Set Team Rep
- Merchandising Rep
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:
Some of the Competencies/Skills required to successfully perform this position are:
- Adaptability – maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures
- Building Strategic Working Relationships – developing and using collaborative relationships with Kroger Set Team Leaders to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
- Building Trust – interacting with Kroger Set Team Leaders in a way that gives Kroger employees confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
- Coaching – providing timely guidance and feedback to P.L. Marketing Set Team Reps to help strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem
- Communication – clearly conveying information and ideas
- Customer Focus – making Kroger customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining productive relationships with Kroger employees
- Decision Making – identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences
- Inclusion – appreciating and leveraging the capabilities, insights and ideas of all individuals; working effectively with individuals of diverse style, ability and motivation for a direct effect on business results
- Initiating Action – taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive; generating innovative solutions in work situations
- Negotiation – effectively exploring alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance from all parties involved
- Safety Awareness – identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee and customer safety; upholding safety standards
- Work Standards – setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed
