Retail Team Leader: Growth, Coaching & Flexible Schedule

Meijer Inc.; Garden City (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; 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 Michigan seeks an experienced store leader to plan, direct and supervise daily operations across departments. You mentor staff, drive customer service excellence, and ensure shopping environments meet company standards during peak hours.

You will manage staffing, conduct performance coaching, oversee budget and shrink, and promote Meijer Friendly Initiative in team meetings. The role requires a high school diploma, 1 year of management, 2–3 years retail experience, and a track

Qualifications

• High school diploma or 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs and supervises team members in day to day operations within various departments of the store.
• Serves as 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.
• 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.

Skills

Retail management experience

Staff development

Customer service

Communication

Conflict resolution

Multi-tasking

Financial analysis

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Meijer Inc. in Michigan seeks an experienced store leader to plan, direct and supervise daily operations across departments. You mentor staff, drive customer service excellence, and ensure shopping environments meet company standards during peak hours.

You will manage staffing, conduct performance coaching, oversee budget and shrink, and promote Meijer Friendly Initiative in team meetings. The role requires a high school diploma, 1 year of management, 2–3 years retail experience, and a track