Grocery Retail Management (C)

MANAGEMENT TRAINEE PROGRAM Overview

Kroger Mid-Atlantic offers a 17 week Management Development (MD1) Program.This program consists of in depth training in all departments, including overall operations of a grocery store atmosphere.  Each candidate will be assigned to a store to complete each phase of training.  Upon the successful completion of this training program he/she will then be assigned to a store as a Co-Manager.  The primary focus of this candidate will be to effectively adhere to company policies and procedures; to ensure that he or she contributes to the best financial interests of the company; to provide exceptional customer service, keeping in mind that our customers come first in everything we do.  Benefits include: competitive salary, 401(K) participation (with company match), paid vacations, life insurance, stock options and bonus potentials.

 Essential Job FunctionProvide an atmosphere that allows and encourages associates to focus on their primary job of serving our customers. Understands and is committed to our “Customer 1st Strategy” and the implementation of our “4 Keys”. To develop the knowledge, performance capabilities and skills that are necessary to be proficient entry-level Kroger Co-Manager. Supports and embraces the need to develop our “Great People” into future company leaders. Support an inclusive business culture. Ensure customer service at expected levels and address customer’s concerns.

 Desired Qualifications/ExperienceTwo-year degree or commensurate supervisory experience. Excellent decision making abilities. Effective written and verbal communication abilities. Leadership skills. Ability to motivate and inspire. Ability to plan, prioritize, multi-task, and work in a fast-paced environment. Prior customer service experience a plus.

 

About Us



Kroger is one of the nation’s largest retail grocery chains. The Company’s more than 300,000 associates serve customers in 2,487 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 31 states under two dozen local banners including Kroger, Ralphs, Fred Meyer, Food 4 Less, Fry’s, King Soopers, Smith’s, Dillons, QFC and City Market. Kroger associates also serve customers in 782 convenience stores, 405 fine jewelry stores and 678 supermarket fuel centers the Company operates. The Company also operates 42 food processing plants in the U.S. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Kroger focuses its charitable efforts on supporting hunger relief, health and wellness initiatives, and local schools and grassroots organizations in the communities it serves. For more information about the Company, please visit our web site at www.kroger.com

 

We are guided by the core values of honesty, respect, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety and strive to demonstrate those values in all that we do.

 

Why should this matter to you?  Because it means you have endless opportunities across the country, across the street and across the hall that will enable you to navigate your career in ways you never even imagined.  And all with the backing of other associates who share and live your values.

 Giving Back



In 2006, the Company donated $150 million to help hunger relief efforts across the country, raise awareness of breast cancer, and support local schools and organizations in the communities it serves.  By joining Kroger, you can put your spirit for volunteerism to work. Combining your efforts with those of Kroger and 290,000 other associates committed to helping others, we can continue to make a big difference in our communities, our country and in our world.

 

Among some of the honors Kroger has received are:In 2007, Kroger was elected 'Retailer of the Year' by America’s Second Harvest, the fifth time in seven years the Company has received the award. 2007 Inductee into The Billion Dollar Roundtable, a premier forum for corporations that have achieved $1 Billion in spending with minority and women-owned businesses. Kroger Manufacturing named one of the safest companies in America by Occupational Hazards, a leading safety, health and loss prevention magazine in 2007. Named one of America’s “100 Best Corporate Citizens” by Business Ethics, a national publication that highlights corporate social responsibility. Ranked among the most generous companies by Business Week.

 



 

Here’s what else we are doing:Annual “Giving Hope a Hand” campaign raises millions of dollars for breast cancer education, screening and treatment in Kroger communities across the country.  Kroger operating Divisions sponsor Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s Race for the Cure events and American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events in most markets.  Thousands of dedicated associates participate in these efforts as runners, walkers and volunteers. Kroger was one of the first major supermarket companies to adopt meaningful animal welfare guidelines. We uphold high standards of corporate governance as best practices continue to evolve. We value diversity and have programs and training in place to ensure fairness and equal opportunity for all associates. We are doing our part to be responsible stewards of the environment with programs, products and purchasing initiatives that promote green efforts in our communities.

 

It is the policy of The Kroger Co. to provide equal opportunity for all applicants for employment.

 

 

The associate must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.  Interested associates should submit their resume, and cover letter to Ashley Mackey at  Ashley.Mackey@Kroger.com . For internal candidates you must complete a recommendation form from your current Store Manager prior to submitting your resume.