General Merchandise Dept Mgr - Glen Carbon IL

Meijer Inc.; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Team member discount

401(k) with company contributions

Paid parental leave

Tuition free education reimbursement

Medical/dental/vision

Job summary

Meijer Inc. in Glen Carbon/Edwardsville, IL, opens Spring 2027. We’re seeking a General Merchandise Dept Manager to lead team engagement, coaching, and operations in a brand-new store serving the St. Louis metro area.

You’ll drive staffing, budget, safety, and training, while developing talent and ensuring excellent service. Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years retail leadership required; travel for training until opening.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 4+ years of retail/grocery or customer service experience.
• Progressive leadership experience preferred.
• Strong service mindset and customer focus.
• Ability to analyze financial data to drive decisions.
• Commitment to safety and operational standards.
• Experience with merchandising and regional store operations.

Responsibilities

• Engage and develop team members with onboarding and coaching.
• Identify talent and plan staffing to support growth.
• Lead discussions to uphold Meijer standards and growth.
• Oversee area operations and financial performance including budgets.
• Ensure safety and compliance across the store.
• Guide Team Leaders and Leads with daily tasks.

Skills

Team leadership

Talent identification

Effective communication

Financial analysis

Safety compliance

Merchandising knowledge

Inclusive leadership

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!

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!

Please review the job profile below and apply today!

Join Meijer as we prepare to open our newest supercenter in Glen Carbon/Edwardsville, IL. serving the greater St. Louis Metro Area, in Spring 2027. This is a unique opportunity to help launch a brand-new store, continue build your career with Meijer and make a lasting impact in a new community from day one. We are seeking an engaged General Merchandise Dept Manager for our new location!

Our General Merchandise Dept 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 Area Leader 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 General Merchandise Dept Manager will work to identify and implement process improvements as well as serve as a steward of the Meijer culture.

Must be able to travel for training until store opening.

Meijer provides a variety of benefits that contribute to a positive work-life balance:

- 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

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.

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.

$48,250.00 - $75,750.00

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.

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 are dedicated to creating a work environment that promotes work-life balance, long-term health and financial security, and continuous professional development.