General Merchandise Dept Mgr - Normal, IL

Meijer Inc.; Normal (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

Paid education assistance

Development programs for advancement

Medical/dental/vision

And more!

Job summary

Meijer Inc. in Normal, IL is seeking an exceptional General Merchandise Dept Manager to lead store operations and develop a high-performing team. The role focuses on onboarding, coaching, and staffing to ensure top-tier customer service and sales growth.

You will drive budgeted results, uphold safety standards, and mentor leaders to build a diversified talent pipeline while delivering Meijer's standard of excellence across merchandising and community service.

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 inform decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead an organization that practices working safely at all times.
• Proactive/creative thinking applied to the business.
• Understanding of seasonal and diverse merchandising to meet customer/community needs.
• Strong business acumen.
• Innovative attitude to help Meijer set the industry standard.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where all team members and vendors feel valued and supported.

Responsibilities

• Engages with team members to ensure onboarding, training and development and coaching for success.
• Identifies talent and engages in career discussions to support staffing and diversity in leadership roles.
• Participates in candid discussions to uphold Meijer standards and growth within the organization.
• Oversees area operations and financial results by executing corporate plans to maximize sales and productivity and manages budget items in P&L.
• Drives safety and compliance store-wide and ensures proper condition management.
• Guides Team Leaders in providing daily work assignments and training where needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Business acumen

Problem solving

Customer service

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

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!

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 Dept Manager to Join Meijer to support our Normal, IL Store location.

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.

• Get Paid Weekly
• Medical/Dental/Vision/401K (effective on Start Date - Leaders Only)
• 3 Weeks of Paid Days Off (effective on Start Date - Leaders Only)
• Tuition Free and Reimbursement Education Assistance (effective on Start Date)
• Child and Adult Care Assistance
• Team Member Discount
• ...and Much 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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