Assistant Store Director — Lead Operations & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Team member discount

401(k) with company contributions

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Development programs for advancement

Medical/Dental/Vision

Job summary

Meijer Inc. in Champaign, IL seeks an Assistant Store Director to lead day-to-day store operations, staffing, and the customer experience. You’ll plan, direct, and develop the team across food and general merchandise to meet standards and drive results.

Responsibilities include performance management, talent development, merchandising execution, community engagement, and delivering on sales, margin, and customer satisfaction while upholding food safety and company values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in retail/grocery/ops/customer service.
• 4+ years of progressive leadership experience.
• Passion to lead those in span of care with industry leading service.
• Demonstrates proactive/creative thinking and applies it to the business.
• Understanding merchandising to meet customer needs and gain sales.
• Strong business acumen.
• Innovative attitude to set the industry standard.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Director in running overall store operations as needed.
• Lead performance management for leaders and team members.
• Attract and retain a diverse, inclusive team.
• Communicate daily with team; lead huddles on performance and feedback.
• Drive open communication based on care and accountability.
• Ensure product freshness standards; follow processes.
• Oversee store operations in absence of Store Director.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Engage with community and customers to strengthen Meijer partnership.
• Deliver on metrics: sales, shrink, labor, margin, profit, customer satisfaction, safety.

Skills

Retail management

Customer service

Leadership

Merchandising

Business acumen

Creative thinking

Inclusive environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Meijer Inc. in Champaign, IL seeks an Assistant Store Director to lead day-to-day store operations, staffing, and the customer experience. You’ll plan, direct, and develop the team across food and general merchandise to meet standards and drive results.

Responsibilities include performance management, talent development, merchandising execution, community engagement, and delivering on sales, margin, and customer satisfaction while upholding food safety and company values.