Drug Gm Department Head Assistant

Company Name: Kroger StoresPosition Type: EmployeeFLSA Status: Non-ExemptPosition Summary:Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver an outstanding and exceptional customer service experience. Establish and maintain a safe, clean environment that encourages customers to return. Achieve sales and profit goals established for the department and regulate all established quality assurance standards.

Monitor all tasks, duties and activities for the department. Support day-to-day functions of the Drug GM operations. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.Essential Job Functions:* Promote trust and respect among associates, with a positive attitude.* Communicate company, department and job specific information to associates.* Establish performance goals for department and empower associates to meet or exceed targets through collaboration and teamwork.* Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume.* Train and develop associates on their job performance and participate in the performance appraisal process.* Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines.* 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.* 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.* Understand the store's layout and be able to locate products.* Create and execute sales promotions in partnership with store management.* Inform and educate department associates about current, upcoming and special in-store promotions, especially promotions that affect Drug GM.* Prepare and submit seasonal critiques for the sales and merchandising supervisor.* Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads by implementing the department period promotional plan.* Assist with monitoring and controlling expenses for the department.* Assist 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.* Schedule daily, weekly and monthly price changes by updating shelf tags and promotional signs.* Plan, organize and monitor the inventory process by training department associates on inventory/stocking and Computer Assisted Ordering.* Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures, identifying unsafe conditions, notifying store management of customer or employee accidents, practicing preventive maintenance, properly inspecting equipment and notifying appropriate department or store manager of any in need of repair.* Report all safety risks, 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.Minimum Position Qualifications:* Must be 18 or older* Effective communication skills* Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction)* Ability to handle stressful situationsDesired Previous Job Experience:* High school education or equivalent preferred* Management experience preferred* Retail/Drug GM experience* Second language (speaking, reading and/or writing)Education Level: NoneRequired Certifications/Licenses: NonePosition Type: Full-TimeShift(s): Day; EveningRegions: Mid-AtlanticStates: VirginiaKeywords: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: VA || Chester || 10800 Iron Bridge Rd || 23831 || Kroger Stores || [[mfield2]] || Customer Service; Store Operations || Employee || Non-Exempt || Full-Time || None