POSITION SUMMARY:
To make a positive contribution and measurably impact the sales of Corporate Brand products as a member of a team to complete grocery store section resets. Support division’s merchandising efforts in a manner consistent with Kroger’s Corporate Brand Mission and P.L. Marketing.
VIDEO JOB DESCRIPTION:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Shift Consists of: Monday through Friday from 5am to 2pm
- Provide customer assistance and have a working knowledge of Kroger’s Customer 1st Strategy
- Direct temporary workers when needed
- Work independently to execute category/aisle set plan
- Demonstrate a high level of teamwork when interacting with Kroger, National Food Brokers and other P.L. Marketing employees
- 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
- Apply strong merchandising skills and ability to read, understand and implement plan-o-grams
- Complete assigned plan-o-gram work in a timely manner; ensure sections are properly tagged
- Work in all departments of a store per plan
- Operate a CAO gun and printer
- Operate Kroger equipment in a “safety first” manner
- Consistently communicate retail opportunities to supervisor (P.L. Marketing Set Team Leader)
- Must remain qualified as an insurable driver
- Up to 50% overnight travel may be required
- During periods of reduced regular scheduled hours due to circumstances including but not limited to holidays or unforeseen urgent customer support needs, employees may be responsible for additional store support outside of their normal essential job functions
Must be able to perform essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Be 18 years of age or older
- 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 with 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
- A smartphone with internet/data access is required. This position may require installation and utilization of an app on your smartphone to complete the requirements of the position. This may include, but is not limited to, requiring app permissions such as enabling location services, camera, and photo gallery access
- Must be able to provide personal tape measure and safety gloves to perform essential job functions
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 grocery store experience, especially merchandising experience
- Consumer product company experience with strong merchandising skills
- Broker experience with strong merchandising skills
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 District Managers, Store Managers and Grocery/Department Managers to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
- Building Trust – interacting with customers and Kroger employees in a way that gives Kroger management confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
- Coaching – Providing timely guidance and feedback to assigned KOMPASS Reps to help strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem
- Communication – clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to employees, management and customers in assigned stores in the English language
- Customer Focus – making Kroger customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing trust 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 of all involved parties
- 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
