History of Kohls

In 1962 Max Kohl opened the first of many Kohl’s Stores in Brookfield, Wisconsin. In 1972 Kohl’s had grown and expanded into five separate department stores. After BATUS, Inc. purchased a 80% stake in the Kohl’s Stores, the Kohl family withdrew from the company and over the next Kohl’s grew from 10 stores to 39 stores in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana in less then a decade.

The company is one of the biggest discount department store chains in the United States, with over 230 outlets, mainly in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Targeting middle income shoppers purchasing for their families and homes, the chain sustains low retail prices throughout low cost structure, limited staffing, with progressive management information systems, as well as the economical application of centralized buying, distribution, and advertising. This Kohl’s concept has proved triumphant in both small and large markets, and in strip shopping centers, regional malls, as well as freestanding venues.

Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri: 8:00am-10:00pm; Sat: 8:00am-11:00pm; Sun: 9:00am-9:00pm

Minimum Age to Work Here: 16 years old

Positions Available: Sales Associate, Cashier, Ad Set Associate, Children’s Sales Associate, Footwear Sales Associate, Home Collections Sales Associate, Customer Service Associate, Freight Associate, Loss Prevention Officer, POS Associate, Replenishment Merchandising Associate, Sales Supervisor, POS Credit Greeter, Administrative Assistant, Beauty Associate, Beauty Specialist, Housekeeping Associate, Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Mechanic, Store Associate, Housekeeping Specialist, Sales Specialist, Business Analyst, Call Center Customer Service Associate, Quality Assurance Supervisor, Security Technical Analyst, Administrative Assistant, Store Planner, Area Supervisor, Assistant Manager, Store Manager

Background Check Required? Yes

Negotiation: The hourly rate is set; hence, there is no room for negotiation.

Job Descriptions / Average Wages

Cashier: Customer Service, greets customers in friendly courteous manner, “Yes We Can” policy, Kohl’s Charge apps, maintains funds, Clean neat & organized area, Bag items, performs duties as assigned: stocking, hangers, recovery, housekeeping, inventory. This job pays around $7.55/hr.

Loss Prevention Officer: Monitor customer and Associate activity, look for potential theft and loss of assets, monitor store’s compliance w/ company policies and procedures, communicate potential theft and shortage control issues to Supervisor/Store Manager. $10.64/hr

Store Manager:  Leads multiple sales floor departments, Ensures: customer service, visual presentation, department operation functions are company standard, direct work flow, Trains new associates, handles emergencies and accidents, Manager on Duty program. This position pays around $70,000-$85,000 yearly.

Administrative Assistant: This gives administrative support to the department’s Directors and/or Vice Presidents. The position will help with meeting/training preparation activities, reserving conference rooms, also department email communications. This will work with Department Associates to support every day administrative functions related to scheduling meetings, managing calendars, helping with new application implementations, as well as managing print and copy activities. The yearly salary for the successful candidate is $37,000 to $63,000.

Architect: An architect will offer overall design and management direction for improvement of exterior building design, architectural signs, and also exterior environmental components. This develops exterior architectural standards that meet company goals in terms of cost and aesthetic. This also supervises architectural pre-construction municipal approvals to help in well-timed construction starts. The annual salary for the winning candidate is $34,000 to $86,000.

Assistant Manager (Quality Assurance): The Assistant Manager of Quality Assurance is accountable for driving the excellence of service for the credit division throughout effective management of the Quality Assurance process and development of innovative strategies for improving quality performance. This supervises a group of non-exempt Associates liable for auditing and coaching on the quality of Associate interactions with customers. The Assistant Manager is in charge for collaborating with the customer facing areas of the credit division to support and drive quality initiatives throughout analysis and reporting of quality data, spearheading quality ventures, as well as driving initiatives that support quality augments. The yearly salary for the successful candidate is $43,000 to $47,000.

Business Analyst: The assigned person will interact with team members, IS personnel, the user community and others on a continuing basis to guarantee accurate identification and delivery of business requirements. A business analyst assist with the initial determination of the feasibility of requests, guarantees user requirements are thoroughly and precisely documented in accordance with standard techniques utilized by the IS department. This works with user representative to identify acceptance test requirements as well as guarantees suitable system training is performed. The annual average salary offered is $40,000 to $110,000.

Industrial Engineer: This position is liable for driving improvements in a large, national multi-distribution center network. The Industrial Engineer is given the opportunity to drive major change initiatives and make an important impact to the organization. In addition, this position gives engineering support for several allocation centers in an assigned region. This person will identify, define, as well as execute process improvement opportunities. The yearly average wage offered is $52,000 to $77,000.

Benefits

• Medical Plans
• Dental Plans
• Vision Plans/Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-Site Wellness Center*
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Group Home and Auto Discounts
• Group Pre-Paid Legal Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Coverage
• Kohl’s Associate Discount
• Perks/Working Advantage
• Associate Interest Groups*
• On-Site Farmers Market*
• Healthy Futures
• On-Site Fitness Classes*
• Vacation/Time-Off
• Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• On-Site US Bank*
• On-Site Child Development Center*
• On-Site Dry Cleaning*
• Food Service*

Benefits marked with an * are for Corporate Office employees only

Atmosphere and Perks

If you are in need of a part-time job while you are in school, this company can offer you possibility for employment. Kohl’s cares for the employees by offering competitive employment benefit package other than excellent pay rates. Those eligible employees can get access to paid job training, health perks, and financial planning bonuses.

Interview Questions

How did you know about this company?

Where did you get the information about the vacancy of the company?

Why do you want to work for Kohl’s?

How flexible is your schedule?

Can you give some description with your experience on the sales environment?

Describe what customer service is.

Will you be able to show a performance that will exceed your manager’s expectations? How?

How will you handle different customer’s personalities?

Describe your attitude as a team member.

Why should Kohl’s hire you?

Interview Tips

If you are scheduled for Kohl’s interview, you will receive a notice within one or two weeks.

Kohl’s usually conducts group interviews depending on the number of applicants. During the interview, make sure to sure to manifest the eagerness to answer the questions and also show how sincere and honest you are about your answer and that you are desirous to join the company. You are interviewed to assess your skills as well as your personality; thus, make sure to exude your confidence. What matters most is to show your utmost professionalism. Maintain an eye to eye contact with the interviewer.

How to Apply

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