General Merchandise Team Leader

Meijer Inc.; Saginaw (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid parental leave

Team member discount

Development programs

Job summary

Meijer in Saginaw, MI is seeking a General Merchandise Team Leader to plan, direct, and supervise day-to-day store operations across departments.

You will mentor staff, drive sales, and ensure customer service aligns with Meijer standards while maintaining store presentation during peak hours. The role requires 2-3 years of retail experience and at least 1 year in supervision, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–3 years of related retail experience.
• 1 year of management experience.
• Rotational assignments in store areas and customer service experience helpful.
• Ability to communicate clearly and provide direction to the team.
• Experience analyzing sales, shrink, and staffing to drive decisions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and supervise day-to-day store operations across departments.
• Mentor and coach team members; promote development and promotions decisions.
• Staffing, selection and hiring; ensure staffing needs are met.
• Manage P&L, sales, shrink, and customer service standards.
• Maintain safe work environment and Meijer Friendliness initiative.
• Train staff in all required areas; ensure compliance with company standards.
• Communicate effectively with team during shifts and meetings.

Skills

Staffing & Hiring

Leadership & Coaching

Customer Service

Conflict Resolution

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

## General Merchandise Team LeaderApply: Tittabawassee Road - Saginaw, MI: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 19, 2026 (6 days left to apply): R000706648As 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!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 times* Demonstrated 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.