Assistant Store Director - Wauwatosa WI

Meijer•Wauwatosa, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Please review the job profile below and apply today! Are you seeking to join a thriving organization? Do you possess a fervent dedication to nurturing tomorrow's leaders? We are on the lookout for an exceptional Assistant Store Director to Join Meijer at our Royal Oak, MI Store Location! As an Assistant Store Director, you will Provide direction related to operations, processes, and conditions of the store. Plan, direct, and supervise the team in the day-to-day operation of the store. Is responsible for the selection, training and development, and performance management for all team members in span of care. Develop strategies to improve customer service, drives store sales and increases profitability. Ensure customer needs are met, complaints are resolved effectively and efficiently, and service is quick and efficient. Ensure that all products and displays are merchandised effectively to maximize sales and profitability. Forecast staffing needs and develops recruiting strategy to provide optimal staffing in all areas. Work in a manner that reflects the Meijer brand and values. 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 - ....and Much More Purpose: Key responsibilities for this position include: Overall operations responsibility across food and general merchandise areas. Management across the store of planograms, seasonal resets, and endcaps. Engaging team members and leadership to provide the best possible shopping experience for our customers. Creates a culture that drives positive team member engagement to retain talent as well as recruit new talent to meet forecasted staffing needs. Identifying, selecting, and developing talent within the store. Upholding the cultural standards and values via open, clear, and effective communication. Assessing the financial results of the store, implementing, and executing appropriate business strategies to drive store profitability and results. Developing strategies to improve customer service, store sales and profitability. Ensuring customer needs are met, complaints are resolved effectively and efficiently, and service is quick and efficient. Ensuring that all products and displays are merchandised to maximize sales and profitability. Being a strong community partner by cultivating relationships in the local community to support the Meijer brand.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Minimum 5+ years of retail/grocery/operations management/customer service experience.
4+ years of progressive leadership experience.
A passion to lead those in span of care while providing industry leading service.
Demonstrates proactive/creative thinking and applies it to the business.
A thorough understanding of seasonal and diverse merchandising which leads to meeting the needs of our customers/community and gaining sales and market share.
A strong business acumen.
An innovative attitude to help Meijer set the industry standard.
A commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where all team members and vendors feel valued and supported.

Responsibilities

Overall operations responsibility across food and general merchandise areas.
Management across the store of planograms, seasonal resets, and endcaps.
Engaging team members and leadership to provide the best possible shopping experience for our customers.
Creates a culture that drives positive team member engagement to retain talent as well as recruit new talent to meet forecasted staffing needs.
Identifying, selecting, and developing talent within the store.
Upholding the cultural standards and values via open, clear, and effective communication.
Assessing the financial results of the store, implementing, and executing appropriate business strategies to drive store profitability and results.
Developing strategies to improve customer service, store sales and profitability.
Ensuring customer needs are met, complaints are resolved effectively and efficiently, and service is quick and efficient.
Ensuring that all products and displays are merchandised to maximize sales and profitability.
Being a strong community partner by cultivating relationships in the local community to support the Meijer brand.
Ability to assist the Store Director in running the overall store operations as needed.
Leads performance management activities for leaders and team members while making decisions on performance ratings, career development and promotion potential.
Attracts, selects, and retains a team that supports the Meijer culture, including valuing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Responsible for daily communication with team, leading huddles to share financial performance, customer feedback, recognition, and other important information.
Drives candid and open communication within the store built on Meijer’s philosophy of Care and Accountability.
Communicates product freshness standards and ensures that processes and procedures are followed.
Responsible for all store operations in absence of the Store Director.
Verifies that all operations are run in a manner consistent with Meijer’s and local authorities’ Food Safety standards.
Through personal involvement, assist in creating a connection with the communities and customers we serve.
Delivers on key performance metrics which includes sales, shrink, labor, margin, total direct contribution, net profit, customer satisfaction, and safety.
Driver of new implementations/initiatives identified by store operations.
Remains informed and aware of the changing macro environment and customer desires and drives strategies to keep Meijer competitive.
Involved in daily DSD execution, backroom and salesfloor excellence.
Keeps current on competitive trends and strengths and weaknesses of current competitors.
Follows company merchandising planograms and uses 85/15 to design plans including (but not limited to) ordering, weekly ad set/seasonal assortments, displays & pricing.