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Assistant Manager
Springdale, AR (USA)
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Post Date: 11/05/09 Company: Kmart Corporation
Compensation: not given Contact:
Job Type: Full Time Phone:
Education: High School / GED Fax:
Experience: 6 months - 2 years Mailing Address:
Travel: Negligible
Reference: 72769BR



Job 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.

Bachelor's 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

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.



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