Description
Kmart, a member of the Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) family of companies, is a mass merchandising retailer that offers customers quality products through a portfolio of exclusive brands and labels such as Craftsman, Kenmore, DieHard, Jaclyn Smith, Joe Boxer, Route 66 and Country Living. We operate over 1,300 Kmart stores across 49 states, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This includes discount stores, averaging 92,000 square feet, and Super Centers, averaging 165,000 square feet. We also offer a wide selection of merchandise through kmart.com and operate over 1,000 pharmacies within our stores.
Provides �World Class� Customer Service by surprising and delighting our customers every day. Assists Store Coach in managing the store including establishing priorities, following up to, and supervising store associates. Works with direct reports and other coaches in order to ensure the implementation of corporate merchandising, operations, and human resources programs and directives. Controls expenses and works to reduce expenses when possible. Follows up on all asset protection procedures to reduce invisible waste. Reviews operations of license departments (i.e., footwear) for optimal service and sales.
Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Bachelor�s degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of five (5) years experience in retail or equivalent industry experience preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of store merchandising, operations, and retail management practices and procedures.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Availability to work during critical retail timeframes including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
- Ability to analyze information, identify root causes and develop/implement approved solutions.
- Effective oral and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of internal and external team members and customers.
- Experience selecting, assessing, coaching and developing associates, preferably in a retail environment.
- Proven ability to manage and mentor team members, lead and influence cross-functional working groups and achieve results.
- Microsoft Office computer skills including Word, Excel and Outlook.
The duties, responsibilities and requirements presented in this job description should not be construed as an exhaustive list of roles or responsibilities.
Benefits
As a Sears professional, your career path options will be determined by your performance as well as your desire to advance further within the Sears organization. You'll also get some of the best benefits in the industry:
Medical, Dental and Legal Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Associate Discounts
Group Universal Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Vacation/Personal and National Holidays
WorkLife Solutions
Please Note: Different eligibility rules apply to certain benefits. Some businesses do not offer all benefits shown.
A comprehensive and competitive benefit program is designed to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Benefits eligibility depends on employment classification, location, and other variables. Benefits offered include:
Medical and Dental Plans
Health Care and Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts
Short and Long-Term Disability
Company Paid and Optional Life Insurance
Business Travel Insurance
Merchandise Discount
Adoption Assistance
Kmart Advantage Rx
ConSern Loans for Education
Worklife Solutions
Voluntary Benefits
Commuter Benefits
Sears Holdings Corporation Associate Stock Purchase Plan
401(k) Savings Plan
Vacation Time with Personal Days
National Holidays
An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.