KITCHEN PLACE/LEAD CLERK

Plan, order, and organize of merchandise. Train, coach and direct all associates that work within the specific areas of the Kitchen Place Department. Perform production and customer service functions; maximize store sales and profits. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for building sales and profits of assigned Kitchen sections.

• Maintain proper inventory levels to maximize sales and profits.

• Responsible for pricing and displaying of all merchandise.

• Merchandise all end caps, power wings, mission tables, vignettes and cross merchandising within assigned Kitchen section.

• Maintain proper signage, tags and promotional materials for assigned Kitchen section.

• Maintain all new planograms within assigned Kitchen section.

• Respond appropriately to customer or associate comments, complaints, requests, accidents, and questions.

• Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional in all interactions.

• Use Magic System to manage the ordering/replenishment of all merchandise.

• Use Magic System to insure proper accounting of product received and balance on hand information.

• Coach and Train associates in effective, productive merchandising techniques, customer services, product presentation, and promotional activities.

• Implement company programs and adhere to company policies and procedures, particularly in the areas of safety and sanitation.

• Communicate and interact with employees and customers to provide a positive impression.

• Maintain equipment and facilities properly and safely in accordance with company policies and procedures.

• Maintain floor, shelf and Kitchen areas clean and up to sanitary standards.

• Execute the Marketplace Sales Plan 100 percent.

• Keep updated on all new planogram revisions, Marketing Bulletins, and notes and communication.

• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports.

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum

• Willing to work weekends and holidays.

• Understand all key components of department operations.

• Demonstrate the ability and desire to promote, communicate and implement company initiatives and process improvements to direct reports in a positive manner.

• Demonstrate ability to manage people and organize workloads.

• Demonstrate ability to make intelligent decisions quickly.

• Able to tactfully and calmly handle stressful situations and make a positive impression on associates and customers.

• Possess abilities and skills for effective production, merchandising, and customer services related to sale of merchandise.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Qualified and able to operate power machinery and work with various job tools.

Desired

• Grocery retail work experience.

• Past work record reflects dependability and integrity.

$17.95 - $20.80 per hour