Store Director - Grand Traverse Market, MI

Meijer; Mabel (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; 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 is seeking a Store Director to lead operations across multiple Michigan locations in the Grand Traverse Market. You will be accountable for Team Members at all levels to ensure an outstanding shopping experience while driving the store’s financial success.

You will mentor leaders, ensure proper staffing, uphold safety and regulatory procedures, and serve as a strong community partner by aligning with the Meijer brand and local needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent retail experience.
• Minimum 5 years of retail/service industry experience.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience including managing leaders with direct reports.
• Retail leadership with General Merchandise and Grocery/Fresh experience preferred.
• Experience in leading operations with $40M minimum annual sales revenue.
• Ability to receive and maintain required store licenses.

Responsibilities

• Use your leadership to maximize store sales and profitability.
• Provide excellent customer service throughout store operations.
• Mentor and coach all team members and leaders to meet and exceed goals.
• Ensure proper staffing with well-trained team members and develop current staff.
• Maintain corporate, safety, and regulatory procedures for a safe work environment.
• Cultivate community relationships to support the Meijer brand.

Skills

Leadership

Retail management

Customer service

Team coaching

Budgeting & P&L

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent retail experience

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!

Meijer Rewards

• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Paid education assistance
• Team member discount
• Development programs for advancement and career growth

CONSIDERATION REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AS A STORE DIRECTOR OR DISTRICT MANAGER LEVEL ROLE

Are you looking to be a part of a growing organization? Do you have a passion for developing future leaders? Then consider an opportunity to be a Store Director at Meijer in the Grand Traverse Market.

Relocation assistance available for those who meet the distance requirements.

Must be able to travel to all stores in the market to include the following locations:

• Traverse City, MI
• Cadillac, MI
• Lundington, MI
• Big Rapids, MI
• Acme Twp, MI
• Gaylord, MI
• Petroskey, MI
• Manistee, MI
• Alpena, MI
• Sault Ste Marie, MI

In this role, you will be accountable for Team Members at all levels to ensure delivery of the best possible shopping experience for our customers. You will be responsible for the total operation of the store while leading the unit in a manner consistent with our leadership expectations and core values to maximize the company's financial success. You will provide remarkable customer service and financial stability through the core functions of Retail Operations as well as maintain all operational and merchandising standards. The Store Director will develop a team that consistently meets goals for productivity and customer service.

A career at Meijer is more than a way to pay the bills. We provide a variety of benefits that contribute to a positive work-life balance:

• 3 Weeks of Paid Days Off (effective on Start Date - Leaders Only)
• Weekly Pay
• Medical/Dental/Vision/401K (effective on Start Date - Leaders Only)
• Tuition Free and Reimbursement Education Programs (effective on Start Date)
• Career Growth
• Paid Parental Leave
• Team Member Discount

What You'll be Doing:

• Use your skills to maximize sales and maintain fiscal responsibility.
• Provide excellent customer service throughout store operations.
• Mentor and coach all team members and leaders to ensure goals are met and exceeded.
• Ensure the store is properly staffed with well-trained team members as well as work to professionally develop existing team members.
• Work to maintain all corporate, safety, and regulatory procedures to provide a safe and stable work environment.
• Be a strong community partner by cultivating relationships in the local community to support the Meijer brand.

What You Bring With You (Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree or have the equivalent retail experience
• Have 5 years of retail/service industry experience
• Have 3 years of leadership experience including management of leaders with direct reports
• Minimum 3 years of retail leadership experience with General Merchandise and Grocery/Fresh experience preferred
• Experience in leading retail or service operation with $40 million minimum in annual sales revenue (through single or multi-unit responsibility)
• Ability to receive and maintain licenses required for the store's operations
• Position may require lifting, carrying, and other physical acts

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.

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, please submit your request. Submissions that are not seeking help to complete the application due to a disability will not be responded to.