Overnight Traveling Grocery Reset Merchandiser

About the position

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. The position requires working Monday through Thursday from 9PM to 7:30AM. Responsibilities include providing customer assistance, directing temporary workers, executing category/aisle set plans, and demonstrating teamwork with Kroger and other employees. The role also involves identifying opportunities to increase sales, applying strong merchandising skills, completing assigned plan-o-gram work, and operating Kroger equipment safely. Up to 50% overnight travel may be required, and employees may need to support additional store needs during reduced hours.

Responsibilities

• 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).
• Remain qualified as an insurable driver.
• Support additional store needs outside of normal essential job functions during reduced hours.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Be 18 years of age or older.
• 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 an excellent driving record.
• Highly motivated self-starter who can work with minimal supervision.
• A smartphone with internet/data access is required.
• Must be able to provide personal tape measure and safety gloves.

Nice-to-haves

• Retail grocery store experience, especially merchandising experience.
• Consumer product company experience with strong merchandising skills.
• Broker experience with strong merchandising skills.