Retail Team Leader — Growth, Mentorship & Benefits

Meijer; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; 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

Job summary

Meijer is seeking a store leadership role in Illinois to oversee day-to-day operations across departments, mentor team members, and drive sales while maintaining company standards. You will focus on staffing, training, and delivering exceptional customer service in a fast-paced retail environment.

The position emphasizes P&L responsibility, strategic problem solving, and developing career paths for staff. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits accompany opportunities for advancement.

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

• 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.
• 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

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team mentoring

Staffing and hiring

Disciplinary actions

P&L and sales awareness

Safety and training

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Meijer is seeking a store leadership role in Illinois to oversee day-to-day operations across departments, mentor team members, and drive sales while maintaining company standards. You will focus on staffing, training, and delivering exceptional customer service in a fast-paced retail environment.

The position emphasizes P&L responsibility, strategic problem solving, and developing career paths for staff. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits accompany opportunities for advancement.