Area Leader, Retail Operations & People Growth

Meijer; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Job summary

Meijer is seeking an Area Leader to drive team engagement and development across a span of care. You will coach Leads and Team Leaders, own budgeting and P&L items, and ensure safety, productivity and customer satisfaction across the area. The role requires strong communication and a proactive leadership approach.

You will identify talent, manage staffing, and foster an inclusive culture while implementing process improvements to support Meijer's growth and community focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 4+ years of retail/grocery or customer service experience.
• Progressive leadership experience preferred.
• A passion to provide industry leading service.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with team members with clear direction.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial and statistical information for decisions.
• Demonstrates ability to lead an organization focused on safety.

Responsibilities

• Engages with team members to ensure onboarding, training and development, and coaching.
• Identifies talent and supports staffing and leadership pipelines.
• Conducts candid discussions to uphold Meijer standards and growth.
• Oversees area operations and financial results, managing budget line items in the P&L.
• Drives safety and compliance and oversees store condition management.
• Ensures Leads assign daily work and training needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial analysis

People management

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Meijer is seeking an Area Leader to drive team engagement and development across a span of care. You will coach Leads and Team Leaders, own budgeting and P&L items, and ensure safety, productivity and customer satisfaction across the area. The role requires strong communication and a proactive leadership approach.

You will identify talent, manage staffing, and foster an inclusive culture while implementing process improvements to support Meijer's growth and community focus.