Assistant Drug/GM Department Leader (026)

Company Name: Kroger Stores Position Type: Employee FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Position Summary Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service.
Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return.
Achieve sales and profit goals established for the department, monitor and control all established quality assurance standards.
Direct and supervise all functions, duties and activities for the Drug/GM department.
Support the day-to-day functions of Drug/GM operations.
Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service.
Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
Essential Job Functions Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold throughout the store; promote trust and respect among associates 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 Minimum Position Qualifications Ability to handle stressful situations Effective communication skills Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction) Desired Previous Experience/Education High School Diploma or GED Any management/Drug-GM/retail experience Second language (speaking, reading and/or writing) Education Level: None Required Certifications/Licenses: None Position Type: Full-Time Shift(s): Day; Evening; Overnight Regions: South States: Alabama Keywords: Jobs at Kroger: At Kroger, we hire people who have a passion for helping others and who want to build a relationship with our Customers.
No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Kroger.
We look for people who want more, aspire to be more and work hard to achieve their goals.
Our focus on keeping the Customer first is what makes us successful.
We offer many opportunities not only in our stores, but in Manufacturing, Logistics, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and many other fields.
Company Overview: Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names.
At The Kroger Co.
, we are Fresh for Everyone™ and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit®.
We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025.
Careers with The Kroger Co.
and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.
Posting Notes: AL || Madison || 8847 Hwy 72 W || 35758 || Kroger Stores || [[mfield2]] || Customer Service; Store Operations || Employee || Non-Exempt || Full-Time || None