DRUG-GEN MDSE/ASST DEPT LEADER
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Communicate company, department, and job specific information to associates; collaborate with associates and promote teamwork to help achieve company/store goals; promote Our Brands to customers
- Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume during hours of operation
- Develop associates on performance of their job and participate in the performance appraisal process; establish performance goals for department and empower associates to meet goals
- Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines
- Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome and appreciated by answering customer questions
- Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products
- Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about; inform customers of Drug/GM specials
- Develop and implement a department business plan to achieve desired results; monitor and control expenses for the department
- Understand the store's layout and be able to locate products; create and execute sales promotions
- Inform and educate department associates about current, upcoming and special in-store promotions, especially promotions that affect Drug/GM
- Implement the period promotional plan for the department; stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads
- Assist store management in preparing the store/department budget, profit and loss reviews, and take appropriate action on all financial reports
- Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions; note any discrepancies in inventory
- Schedule daily, weekly and monthly price changes by updating shelf tags and promotional signs
- Train department associates on inventory/stocking and Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO); plan, organize, and supervise the inventory process
- Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair
- Notify management of customer or employee accidents; report all safety risks, or issues, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud to store management
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Qualifications
- Ability to handle stressful situations
- Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction)
- Effective communication skills
Desired
- High School Diploma or GED
- Any management/Drug-GM/retail experience
- Second language (speaking, reading and/or writing)
About Us
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.
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