General Merchandise Department Manager

Meijer Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid parental leave

Team member discount

Paid education assistance

Development programs for advancement

Job summary

Meijer Inc. is seeking a General Merchandise Department Manager for our Grand Rapids, MI area stores. The role leads department staffing, engagement and performance, while driving sales, productivity and budget adherence.

You will supervise Leads and Team Leaders and ensure safety, training, and adherence to Meijer standards. The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 4+ years in retail or customer service with progressive leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 4+ years of retail/grocery or customer service experience.
• Progressive leadership experience preferred.
• Strong business acumen and ability to analyze financial data.

Responsibilities

• Lead and engage team members within the department; coach, develop, and provide feedback.
• Oversee area operations and financials, including productivity, scheduling and forecasting staffing needs.
• Drive safety, compliance, and process improvements across the store.
• Direct Leads and Team Leaders to ensure high service standards and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Budgeting/financials

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

## General Merchandise Department ManagerApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Cascade - Grand Rapids, MI: Cedar Springs, MI: Clyde Park Ave - Grand Rapids, MI: Knapps Corner - Grand Rapids, MI: Century Center Dr - Grandville, MItime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R000690742As 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! **Meijer Rewards*** Weekly pay* Scheduling flexibility* Paid parental leave* Paid education assistance* Team member discount* Development programs for advancement and career growthPlease review the job profile below and apply today!Are you seeking to join a thriving organization? Do you possess a fervent dedication to nurturing tomorrow's leaders? We are on the lookout for an exceptional General Merchandise Department Manager to join Meijer within our East and West Grand Rapids store locations! Great benefits that start on day 1, which include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Team Member Discounts, Weekly Pay, and much more! The Department Manager is responsible for overall team member engagement for those in span of care. The leader will be responsible for driving recognition, feedback and coaching, performance management, training and development, and succession planning. The Department Manager will direct Leads and Team Leaders, while ultimately being accountable for area operations and financials (shrink, productivity, safety, scheduling & forecasting staffing needs, and team member and customer conflict resolution). The Department Manager will work to identify and implement process improvements as well as serve as a steward of the Meijer culture.**What You’ll be Doing:*** Engages with team members in span of care to ensure they are receiving appropriate onboarding, training and development, and coaching and feedback to be successful in all they do.* Identifies talent and engages in career discussions to support overall store staffing and ensure a diversified talent pipeline strategy for team member as well as leadership roles.* Involvement in candid discussions with team members to ensure Meijer standards are upheld and team members have the ability to grow within the organization.* Accountability for area operations and financial results by overseeing the execution of corporate plans to ensure all services and products are effectively managed in order to maximize sales and productivity ultimately owning budget line items in the P&L.* Drives safety and compliance throughout the store in addition to overall condition management as well as responsibility for following all compliance procedures in the store.* Ensures the Team Leaders and Leads are providing guidance and assigning daily work assignments for team members as well as any training needs.* This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.**What You Bring with You (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.* Demonstrated ability to analyze financial and statistical information and use that information to make informed decisions.* Demonstrated ability to lead an organization that practices working safely at all times.* 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.### About UsWe 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. **If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application,** ****please click** here** ****to submit your request**. Submissions that are not seeking help to complete the application due to a disability will not be responded to.**