Assistant Store Dir - New Store - Glen Carbon, IL

Meijer Inc.; Glen Carbon (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Meijer Inc. in Glen Carbon/Edwardsville, IL, is seeking an Assistant Store Director for the soon‑to‑open location to lead daily store operations, drive sales, and develop team performance.

The role requires 5+ years in retail/ops, 4+ years leadership, and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with travel for training before opening. The position focuses on merchandising, staffing, customer service, and profitability while upholding the Meijer brand values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of retail/grocery/operations management/customer service experience.
• 4+ years of progressive leadership experience.
• A passion to lead those in span of care while providing industry leading service.
• Demonstrates proactive/creative thinking and applies it to the business.
• A thorough understanding of seasonal and diverse merchandising which leads to meeting the needs of our customers/community and gaining sales and market share.
• A strong business acumen.
• An innovative attitude to help Meijer set the industry standard.
• A commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where all team members and vendors feel valued and supported.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and supervise the team in the day‑to‑day operation of the store.
• Develops strategies to improve customer service, drives store sales and increases profitability.
• Forecasts staffing needs and develops recruiting strategy to provide optimal staffing in all areas.
• Ensures that all products and displays are merchandised effectively to maximize sales and profitability.
• Engages team members and leadership to provide the best possible shopping experience for our customers.
• Identifying, selecting, and developing talent within the store.
• Upholding the cultural standards and values via open, clear, and effective communication.
• Developing strategies to improve customer service, store sales and profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Operations management

Planning & directing

Communication

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!

We are excited to launch a brand‑new supercenter in Glen Carbon/Edwardsville, IL, serving the greater St. Louis Metro Area in Spring 2027. This unique opportunity will let you help build your career with Meijer and make a lasting impact from day one.

We are seeking an engaged Assistant Store Director for our new location. This role will provide direction related to operations, processes, and conditions of the store, plan, direct, and supervise the team in day‑to‑day operation. The Assistant Store Director is responsible for the selection, training, development, and performance management of all team members. They develop strategies to improve customer service, drive store sales and increase profitability, ensure customer needs are met and complaints resolved efficiently, manage product merchandising to maximize sales, forecast staffing needs, develop recruiting strategy, and work in a manner that reflects the Meijer brand and values. Must be able to travel for training until store opening.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and supervise the team in the day‑to‑day operation of the store.
• Is responsible for the selection, training and development, and performance management for all team members in span of care.
• Develops strategies to improve customer service, drives store sales and increases profitability.
• Ensure customer needs are met, complaints are resolved effectively and efficiently, and service is quick and efficient.
• Ensures that all products and displays are merchandised effectively to maximize sales and profitability.
• Forecasts staffing needs and develops recruiting strategy to provide optimal staffing in all areas.
• Works in a manner that reflects the Meijer brand and values.
• Must be able to travel for training until store opening.
• Overall operations responsibility across food and general merchandise areas.
• Management across the store of planograms, seasonal resets, and endcaps.
• Engaging team members and leadership to provide the best possible shopping experience for our customers.
• Creates a culture that drives positive team member engagement to retain talent as well as recruit new talent to meet forecasted staffing needs.
• Identifying, selecting, and developing talent within the store.
• Upholding the cultural standards and values via open, clear, and effective communication.
• Assessing the financial results of the store, implementing, and executing appropriate business strategies to drive store profitability and results.
• Developing strategies to improve customer service, store sales and profitability.
• Ensuring customer needs are met, complaints are resolved effectively and efficiently, and service is quick and efficient.
• Ensuring that all products and displays are merchandised to maximize sales and profitability.
• Being a strong community partner by cultivating relationships in the local community to support the Meijer brand.

What You’ll be Doing

• Ability to assist the Store Director in running the overall store operations as needed.
• Leads performance management activities for leaders and team members while making decisions on performance ratings, career development and promotion potential.
• Attracts, selects, and retains a team that supports the Meijer culture, including valuing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Responsible for daily communication with team, leading huddles to share financial performance, customer feedback, recognition, and other important information.
• Drives candid and open communication within the store built on Meijer’s philosophy of Care and Accountability.
• Communicates product freshness standards and ensures that processes and procedures are followed.
• Responsible for all store operations in absence of the Store Director.
• Verifies that all operations are run in a manner consistent with Meijer’s and local authorities’ Food Safety standards.
• Through personal involvement, assist in creating a connection with the communities and customers we serve.
• Delivers on key performance metrics which includes sales, shrink, labor, margin, total direct contribution, net profit, customer satisfaction, and safety.
• Driver of new implementations/initiatives identified by store operations.
• Remains informed and aware of the changing macro environment and customer desires and drives strategies to keep Meijer competitive.
• Involved in daily DSD execution, backroom and salesfloor excellence.
• Keeps current on competitive trends and strengths and weaknesses of current competitors.
• Follows company merchandising planograms and uses 85/15 to design plans including (but not limited to) ordering, weekly ad set/seasonal assortments, displays & pricing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of retail/grocery/operations management/customer service experience.
• 4+ years of progressive leadership experience.
• A passion to lead those in span of care while providing industry leading service.
• Demonstrates proactive/creative thinking and applies it to the business.
• A thorough understanding of seasonal and diverse merchandising which leads to meeting the needs of our customers/community and gaining sales and market share.
• A strong business acumen.
• An innovative attitude to help Meijer set the industry standard.
• A commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where all team members and vendors feel valued and supported.

We are committed to offering competitive pay that reflects market standards and ensures consistency within our organization. The pay range for this position is listed below. $62,000.00 - $101,500.00 This pay range represents the minimum and maximum base pay for the position, which is determined by factors such as market data, the qualifications required, the level of responsibilities associated with the role and other roles at this same level. Your specific pay rate within this range will be based on your experience, qualifications, and skills compared to the internal team you’ll be joining. Compensation for this position also includes incentive bonus opportunities that may vary based on individual and company performance. Specific details will be discussed during the hiring process.

Grab the Good Stuff: Weekly pay Team member discount 401(k) with company contributions Paid parental leave Paid education assistance Development programs for advancement and career growth Medical/dental/vision And more!

Benefits

• Get Paid Weekly
• 3 Weeks of Paid Days Off (effective on hire date - Leaders Only)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/401K (effective on hire date - Leaders Only)
• Tuition Free and Education Reimbursement Programs (available on hire date - Career Growth - Paid Parental Leave - Team Member Discount - ....and Much More)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, disability leave, and paid time off (PTO). In addition to these core benefits, we are committed to supporting your overall well‑being and career growth. Our offerings include a variety of programs designed to support your personal and professional development, such as paid parental leave, paid education assistance (including free education), a childcare subsidy and more.

We opened our doors more than 90 years ago with the goal of helping people provide for themselves and their family. Today we’re a multi‑billion dollar retailer with more than 70,000 employees across six states. Our Midwest geography includes corporate offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan, plus manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and over 270 stores across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Meijer is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We are committed to treating all persons with dignity and respect.

Meijer's policy is to not discriminate because of any applicant or team member's race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, physical or mental disability, uniformed service or veteran status, or any other lawfully‑protected classification.

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