[Remote] HOME PHOTO ELEC/ASST DEPT LEADER

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kroger is a leading grocery retailer that aims to create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. The Home Photo Elec/Asst Dept Leader is responsible for supervising department functions, achieving sales goals, and ensuring a safe and clean environment for customers.


Responsibilities

  • Adhere to all local, state and federal health and civil codes
  • Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store
  • Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products
  • Understand the store's layout and be able to locate products
  • Inform and educate department associates about current, upcoming and special in-store promotions, especially promotions that affect the department
  • Maintain EAS to company standard
  • Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads
  • Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions; note any discrepancies in inventory
  • Plan, organize and supervise the inventory process
  • Observe scheduled shift operating hours
  • Demonstrate creative merchandising
  • Condition all products in assigned sections according to company policy
  • Understand and perform cashier functions
  • Ensure that all current merchandising, customer service, labor control, expense and supply controls, loss prevention, maintenance, safety, food safety, associate and customer engagement rules are being followed
  • Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management
  • 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
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Skills

  • Effective communication skills
  • Knowledge of basic math: counting, addition, and subtraction
  • Ability to handle stressful situations
  • Must be able to meet the minimum physical demands of the position
  • Must be 18 or older
  • Management experience
  • Retail experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Second language: speaking, reading and/or writing

Benefits

  • 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.

Company Overview

  • Kroger is a grocery retail store that provides a wide variety of product for customers and community. It was founded in 1883, and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.thekrogerco.com/.

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