Area Leader, Retail Ops & People Development

Meijer, Inc.; Sharonville (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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. seeks an Area Leader to drive team engagement, onboarding, coaching and talent development across an area of responsibility. You will oversee staffing and budget alignment to maximize sales and productivity while ensuring adherence to safety and policy standards.

You will direct Leads and Team Leaders, identify talent, and implement store-wide process improvements to strengthen the Meijer culture and performance. Strong leadership and financial acumen are essential.

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 and use that information to make informed decisions.
• Demonstrates proactive/creative thinking and applies it to the business.
• Understanding of seasonal and diverse merchandising to meet customer needs and grow sales.

Responsibilities

• Engage with team members to onboard, train and develop them, and provide coaching and feedback.
• Identify talent and support staffing plans to ensure diverse leadership pipelines.
• Oversee area operations and financial results, managing budget line items in the P&L.
• Drive safety, compliance and safety culture across the store.
• Guide Team Leaders and Leads in daily assignments and training needs.
• Implement process improvements and uphold Meijer standards.

Skills

Retail leadership

Customer service

Financial analysis

Communication

Staff development

Safety compliance

Merchandising

Strategic thinking

Inclusivity

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Meijer, Inc. seeks an Area Leader to drive team engagement, onboarding, coaching and talent development across an area of responsibility. You will oversee staffing and budget alignment to maximize sales and productivity while ensuring adherence to safety and policy standards.

You will direct Leads and Team Leaders, identify talent, and implement store-wide process improvements to strengthen the Meijer culture and performance. Strong leadership and financial acumen are essential.