Service Team Leader

1015 Meijer Stores LP; McHenry (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

Medical/dental/vision

Job summary

Meijer in Illinois is seeking aStore Manager to lead daily operations, coach staff and drive sales while upholding company standards. You will focus on staffing, training and delivering exceptional customer service in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role requires 2–3 years of retail experience and at least 1 year in management, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, safety and process optimization. Competitive weekly pay and comprehensive benefits accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-3 years retail experience.
• One year of management experience.
• Rotational assignments in store areas and customer service.
• Clear, precise direction to team members.
• Conflict resolution and root-cause problem solving.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and workflows.
• Ability to analyze financial and statistical information.
• Ability to train in suggestive selling.
• Ability to mentor team members across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Staffing, selection and hiring to meet store needs.
• Mentor and coach team members, driving customer service and sales.
• Ensure P&L responsibility and shrink control for the department.
• Maintain store appearance and adherence to Meijer standards.
• Provide safe, reliable and consistent attendance; perform duties as assigned.
• Communicate the Meijer Friendly Initiative in meetings.

Skills

Retail experience

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Multi-tasking

Staff mentoring

Suggestive selling

Team motivation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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!

Grab the Good Stuff:

• Weekly pay
• Team member discount
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Paid parental leave
• Paid education assistance
• Development programs for advancement and career growth
• Medical/dental/vision
• And more!

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.
• 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.

We are committed to offering competitive pay that reflects market standards and ensures consistency within our organization.

The pay range for this position is listed below.

$18.45 - $27.05

This pay range represents the minimum and maximum base pay for the position, which is determined by factors such as market data, the qualifications required, the level of responsibilities associated with the role and other roles at this same level. Your specific pay rate within this range will be based on your experience, qualifications, and skills compared to the internal team you’ll be joining.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, disability leave, and paid time off (PTO).

In addition to these core benefits, we are committed to supporting your overall well-being and career growth. Our offerings include a variety of programs designed to support your personal and professional development, such as paid parental leave, paid education assistance (including free education), a childcare subsidy and more.

We are dedicated to creating a work environment that promotes work-life balance, long-term health and financial security, and continuous professional development.

We opened our doors more than 90 years ago with the goal of helping people provide for themselves and their family. Today we’re a multi-billion dollar retailer with more than 70,000 employees across six states. Our Midwest geography includes corporate offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan, plus manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and over 270 stores across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Meijer is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to treating all persons with dignity and respect.

Meijer's policy is to not discriminate because of any applicant or team member's race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, physical or mental disability, uniformed service or veteran status, or any other lawfully-protected classification.

If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application.

Submissions that are not seeking help to complete the application due to a disability will not be responded to.