General Merchandise Department Manager - Full-time / Part-time

Company Name: Dillons
Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
 

Position Summary:

Plan, organize, train, and direct General Merchandise Clerks; perform production and customer service functions; maximize store sales and profits. Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.

Essential Job Functions:

• Organize work; train, and schedule employees to consistently provide customers with prompt, courteous service.
• Respond promptly, tactfully, calmly, courteously, and professionally to customer or associate comments, complaints, requests, and questions.
• Use Computer Assisted Ordering to manage ordering appropriate quantities of merchandise and supplies, and proper accounting of product received and balance on hand.
• Perform and direct others in pricing and displaying of merchandise. Maintain proper signage, product rotation, freshness, quantity, quality and proper space allocation for merchandise.
• Coach and train on effective, productive merchandising techniques, customer services, product presentation, and promotional activities.
• Provide input on department budgets, goals, and results and maximize department and store sales and profits.
• 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 general merchandise areas clean and up to sanitary standards.
• Assist on special projects such as periodic inventories, store resets, remodels, and special merchandising promotions.
• Demonstrate the ability and desire to promote, communicate and implement company initiatives and process improvements to direct reports in a positive manner.
• Demonstrate aptitude to manage people and organize workloads.
• 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.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Understand all key components of department operations.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety.
• Qualified and able to operate power machinery and work with various job tools.
• 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.

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Grocery retail work experience and/or backup manager experience.
• Past work record reflects dependability and integrity.

Education Level: None
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Full-Time 
Shift(s): Day; Evening
Regions: Midwest

States: Kansas
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Jobs at Dillons, Baker's, and Gerbes: At Dillons, Baker's, and Gerbes, we are always looking for friendly and reliable people for a variety of positions, including management opportunities for those with retail management experience. We offer competitive wages and benefits, a flexible schedule, and room for career advancement. If you're interested in a new opportunity with our company, complete an online application today.

Company Overview
Kroger, one of the world's largest retailers, employs more than 368,000 associates who serve customers in 2,641 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia under two dozen local banner names including Kroger, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Fred Meyer, Fry's, Harris Teeter, Jay C, King Soopers, QFC, Ralphs and Smith's.  The company also operates 786 convenience stores, 327 fine jewelry stores, 1,218 supermarket fuel centers and 38 food processing plants in the U.S.  Recognized by Forbes as the most generous company in America, Kroger supports hunger relief, breast cancer awareness, the military and their families, and more than 30,000 schools and grassroots organizations. Kroger contributes food and funds equal to 200 million meals a year through more than 80 Feeding America food bank partners. A leader in supplier diversity, Kroger is a proud member of the Billion Dollar Roundtable and the U.S. Hispanic Chamber's Million Dollar Club.

 Posting Notes:  KS || Wellington || 1111 W 8Th St || 67152 || Dillons || [[mfield2]] || Customer Service; Drug/GM; Store Operations || Employee || Non-Exempt || Full-Time || None