General Merchandise Leader — Grow People & Sales

1015 Meijer Stores LP; 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

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.