General Merchandise Team Leader

Meijer, Inc.; Middleburg Heights (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Job summary

Meijer, Inc. in Ohio seeks a Store Department Manager to plan, direct and supervise day-to-day operations across multiple departments. You will mentor teams, optimize staffing, and uphold company standards while delivering fast, courteous service to customers.

You will drive sales, manage P&L, reduce shrink, and promote the Meijer Friendly Initiative. Expect rotational assignments and leadership responsibilities with training and certification requirements throughout your role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-3 years of related retail experience.
• 1 year of management experience.
• Rotational assignments in meat, bakery, produce and deli; customer service and product flow experience helpful.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clear directions to team members.
• Ability to resolve conflicts by addressing root causes.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and analyze financial data.
• Ability to teach suggestive selling and lead safety initiatives.
• Proven mentoring skills across hourly staff and team leaders.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and supervise team members in day-to-day operations across store departments.
• Mentor and coach team members to deliver exceptional, friendly customer service.
• Staffing, hiring and development to meet staffing needs and future promotions.
• Maintain store appearance and ensure adherence to company standards.
• Document disciplinary actions and support discharge decisions as needed.
• Manage P&L, sales and shrink targets for the department.
• Foster a safe work environment and reliable attendance.
• Communicate the Meijer Friendly Initiative in team meetings and interactions.
• Provide training and ensure all required certifications are completed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Staffing

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Financial analysis

Mentoring

Communication

Multi-tasking

Safety leadership

Suggestive selling

Education

HS diploma

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!Meijer RewardsWeekly payScheduling flexibilityPaid parental leavePaid education assistanceTeam member discountDevelopment programs for advancement and career growthPlease review the job profile below and apply today!Plans, directs and supervises team members in the day to day operations within various departments of the store. Serves as the mentor and coach for all team members. Implements strategies to improve customer service, drive store sales while ensuring customer needs are met and service is quick and efficient. Maintains store appearance with a focus on prime shopping hours, product presentation and company standards.What You'll be Doing:Ensure a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and team members.Responsible for staffing, selection and hiring to achieve staffing needs.Promotes succession planning by providing career paths, identifying development needs for the team members, and being involved with and accountable for promotion decisions.Documents and applies disciplinary actions and makes recommendations concerning discharge.Responsible for P&L, achieving sales and maintaining shrink for the department.Models exceptional, fast and friendly customer service.Communicates the Meijer Friendly Initiative in all team meetings and conversations.Mentors and coaches the team members to ensure customer service and sales goals are exceeded and the area is maintained to Meijer standards.Ensures the team is thoroughly trained in all aspects of their jobs and have completed all required training.Spends majority of time within the store communicating with customers and team members to ensure exceptional service is being delivered.Communicates the Meijer Friendly Initiative in all team meetings and conversations.Promotes a safe work environment.Reliable and consistent attendance required.Performs other duties as assigned.What You Bring with You (Qualifications):High school diploma or its equivalent required.2-3 years of related retail experience.One year of management experience.Rotational assignments in other areas of the store such as meat, bakery, produce and deli; also customer service and product flow experience is helpful.Demonstrated ability to communicate to team members in the organization in a way that provides clear and precise direction.Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict and by addressing root cause issues.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks.Demonstrated ability to analyze financial and statistical information and use that information to make informed decisions. Demonstrated ability to teach suggestive selling.Demonstrated ability to lead an organization that practices working safely at all timesDemonstrated ability to mentor team members in all areas of the organization including SDITs, team members in hourly positions and team leaders.Successful completion of all required certifications.