Produce-Floral Merchandising/Field Specialist

Assess each store's ability to exceed customer expectations for ease of shopping, service, variety, freshness, cleanliness, food safety and regulatory conditions. Serve as the subject matter expert in Produce/Floral and liaison along with Produce/Floral Merchandiser to provide feedback on the effectiveness of the merchandising or operational plans/programs. Work collaboratively with associates in the execution of store product plan-o-grams and serve as subject matter expert in all areas of the Produce/Floral department. Focus on teaching and coaching the Merchandising plan and upskilling associates in stores. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

- Share merchandising plans with store leadership, department leaders and associates through frequent and timely store visits
- Instruct and train stores associates in the proper use of display space, special or seasonal merchandising techniques and follow through on implementation of enterprise/division store sets that allow for proper allocation, variety and freshness of product
- Instruct and train department leaders on writing good schedules and orders and understands consequence of ineffective schedules and orders
- Instruct and train department leaders in proper ordering, execution of the sales plan, implementation and product mix to support consistent sales, profit, tonnage growth and improve shrink
- Ensure that required division methods of handling, receiving, storage, trimming, conditioning, pricing, stocking rotating, and cooling are implemented
- Review store orders for adjustments and work closely with division field merchandiser and corporate departments to resolve product delivery issues
- Ensure each implementation and execution of merchandising and operational plans
- Implement Freshness & Standards initiatives
- Ensure store compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and enterprise/division policy; ensure adherence to company standards on applicable commodities and departments
- Maintain and support food safety and sanitation best practices
- Work with store's associates in the promotion of safety and shared responsibility for the achievement of a zero-accident safety culture
- Assist in the effective implementation of technologies and use of systems (CAO, etc.)
- Work with stores in the achievement of the shrink glide path; apply tools to manage this area
- Provide feedback to store leaders and district manager, on the strengths and developmental opportunities of associates in Produce/Floral departments
- Work with appropriate HR resources and store teams to ensure the effective use of training programs; assist in training
- Provide input concerning promotability and selection of store department leaders and assistant department leaders to district managers and field merchandisers and assist in training for/transition of new department leaders
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum
- 2+ years of store leadership experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to achieve objectives through others
- Excellent oral/written communication skills

Desired
- Bachelor's Degree
- Any store department leader in Produce/Floral experience
- Any assistant store leader experience
Based primarily in Omaha, Nebraska, Baker’s merged with The Kroger Company in 2001. Today, we’re proudly serving Baker’s customers in 11 stores in Nebraska.
As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Baker’s family! 

What you’ll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!