Area Leader: Retail Ops & People Development

1015 Meijer Stores LP; Richmond Heights (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meijer Rewards

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Job summary

Meijer, Inc. is seeking an Area Leader to drive engagement and performance across a span of care. You will lead Leads and Team Leaders, own staffing, training, and succession planning, and ensure strong customer service and store results.

The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and continuous process improvements while upholding Meijer's inclusive culture and focus on development within a family-like organization.

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 in a way that provides clear and precise direction.

Responsibilities

• Engages with team members to ensure onboarding, training and development, and coaching and feedback.
• Identifies talent and supports staffing and leadership pipeline strategies.
• Maintains Meijer standards and growth opportunities for the organization.
• Oversees area operations and financial results, including budget items and forecasting.
• Drives safety, compliance and process improvements store-wide.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Analytical thinking

Customer service

Safety compliance

Merchandising knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

4+ years retail/grocery or customer service experience

Job description

Meijer, Inc. is seeking an Area Leader to drive engagement and performance across a span of care. You will lead Leads and Team Leaders, own staffing, training, and succession planning, and ensure strong customer service and store results.

The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and continuous process improvements while upholding Meijer's inclusive culture and focus on development within a family-like organization.