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Assistant Managers / Birmingham - Birmingham, AL

Kmart Corporation
Birmingham, AL
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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 Manager in managing the store including establishing priorities, following up to, and supervising store associates. Works with direct reports and other Manager in order to ensure the implementation of corporate merchandising, operations, and human resources programs and directives.  Controls expenses and works to reduce expense 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.
About Sears Holdings Corporation



Sears Holdings Corporation is the nation's fourth largest broadline retailer with over $50 billion in annual revenues and approximately 3,800 full-line and specialty retail stores in the United States and Canada. Sears Holdings is the leading home appliance retailer as well as a leader in tools, lawn and garden, home electronics and automotive repair and maintenance. Key proprietary brands include Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard, and a broad apparel offering, including such well-known labels as Lands' End, Jaclyn Smith and Joe Boxer, as well as the Apostrophe and Covington brands. It also has Martha Stewart Everyday products, which are offered exclusively in the U.S. by Kmart and in Canada by Sears Canada. The company is the nation's largest provider of home services, with more than 13 million service calls made annually. For more information, visit Sears Holdings website at www.searsholdings.com.
Bachelors degree in Business Administration or preferred equivalent.
Minimum of five years retail experience or preferred equivalent.
Extensive knowledge of store merchandising and retail management practices and procedures.
Effective oral and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of internal and external associates.
Analytical ability necessary to gather and interpret information and then implement developed and approved solutions.
Organizational skills necessary to receive disseminate, and follow-up to corporate information flow.


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


Details:

Job Id: 72440BR

Posted / Updated: 3/31/2010 3:55:11 AM

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