Company Name: Fred Meyer
Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary:

Manage the overall day-to-day operations of the store’s Home and Electronics departments to achieve desired sales objectives, goals and budgets. Responsible for staffing the departments and developing associates to achieve desire results. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensure that the Home and Electronics departments meet/exceed customer expectations for ease of shopping, variety, freshness and cleanliness
• Interview, select and hire candidates to staff the Home and Electronics departments
• Train associates on all functions and duties within the Home and Electronics departments
• Achieve/exceed weekly, period and annual sales, wage budgets and other targeted goals, including customer satisfaction
• Lead the teams in the planning, implementation and execution of company initiatives
• Demonstrate creative merchandising for maximum sales impact
• Monitor and control expenses for the department
• Maintain all shrink control, freight receiving/stocking and shipping/receiving standards
• Utilize MAGIC system to maintain ordering and stock levels
• Manage markdown process following company guidelines
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions
• Physical demands include, but are not limited to, lifting up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds several times throughout the day, standing for extended periods of time and/or walking constantly, and stooping, kneeling or crouching several times per hour
• 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/Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Effective communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Proficient knowledge of computers
• Proven supervisory experience
• Prior experience in the selection and hiring process
• Forklift certification

Desired Previous Job Experience/Education:

• Two years’ management experience
• Bachelor’s degree

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED Desired
Required Travel: None
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Full-Time
Regions: West

States: Oregon; Washington
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Jobs at Fred Meyer: Based in Portland, Oregon with over 130 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho & Alaska, Fred Meyer offers one-stop shopping with store employment opportunities in apparel, home, food, pharmacy and home electronics as well as opportunities in our division office in merchandise and product development, store operations, customer communications, public affairs, food and pharmacy. We are always searching for individuals who share our passion for service, leadership, honesty and diversity. Whether you like working with people, numbers or ideas, you can find a home at Fred Meyer. And with stores and offices across the Pacific Northwest, we have opportunities for talented individuals if you prefer to be closer to the mountains, ocean, or city.

Company Overview: Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names. At The Kroger Co., we are Fresh for Everyone™ and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit®. We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

Posting Notes: OR || Happy Valley || 12000 SE 82nd Ave || 97086 || Fred Meyer || None || Home (Fred Meyer) || Employee || Exempt || Full-Time || None