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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 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 75% overnight travel required
• Must be able to perform essential job function of this position with or without reasonable accommodations
• 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.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 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.

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 store experience, especially merchandising experience
• Broker experience

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 fellow set team members to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
• Building Trust – interacting with Kroger Set Team Leaders in a way that gives Kroger employees confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
• Communication – clearly conveying information and ideas to the Set Team Leaders in the English language
• Customer Focus – making Kroger customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing 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 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