Retail Team Leader: Growth, Coaching & Service

Meijer Great Lakes; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; 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 Great Lakes is seeking a store leader to oversee day-to-day operations across departments, mentor staff, and drive service and sales while upholding Meijer standards.

You will staff, hire, develop talent, manage P&L, and ensure safe, customer-focused store operations, including training, disciplinary actions, and continuous improvement.

This role requires strong communication, problem solving, and a commitment to community service through the Meijer Rewards program.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Leadership

Customer service

Staffing

Communication

Conflict resolution

Multi-tasking

Financial analysis

Safety knowledge

Mentoring

Coaching

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Meijer Great Lakes is seeking a store leader to oversee day-to-day operations across departments, mentor staff, and drive service and sales while upholding Meijer standards.

You will staff, hire, develop talent, manage P&L, and ensure safe, customer-focused store operations, including training, disciplinary actions, and continuous improvement.

This role requires strong communication, problem solving, and a commitment to community service through the Meijer Rewards program.