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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 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.