Overnight Shift Set Team Member In Nashville, Tennessee

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:

• Night Shift consists of two schedules:

• A) Sunday through Wednesday 10:00 PM to 8:30 AM

• B) Monday through Thursday 10:00 PM to 8:30 AM

• 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

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

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