Assistant Store Director - South Detroit Market

Meijer•Belleville, MI

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a family company, Meijer offers career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth, and development. Meijer is expanding its footprint in the Detroit Metro Area and is seeking passionate leaders to join their team as Assistant Store Directors for the South Detroit Market. This role is for individuals with a strong commitment to developing future leaders and driving operational excellence, offering an opportunity to be part of a thriving organization shaping the retail landscape in Detroit. The role requires travel to or placement at various store locations throughout the South Detroit Market, including Bellville, MI; Carpenter Rd - Ypsilanti, MI; Taylor, MI; Saline Rd - Ann Arbor, MI; Westland, MI; Southgate, MI; Scio Twp, MI; Lincoln Park, MI; Flat Rock, MI; Woodhaven, MI; and Allen Park, MI.

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

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.
Responsible for the selection, training and development, and performance management for all team members in span of care.
Develop strategies to improve customer service, drive store sales, and increase 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 develop recruiting strategies to provide optimal staffing in all areas.
Work in a manner that reflects the Meijer brand and values.
Overall operations responsibility across food and general merchandise areas.
Management across the store of planograms, seasonal resets, and endcaps.
Engage team members and leadership to provide the best possible shopping experience for customers.
Create a culture that drives positive team member engagement to retain talent as well as recruit new talent to meet forecasted staffing needs.
Identify, select, and develop talent within the store.
Uphold cultural standards and values via open, clear, and effective communication.
Assess financial results of the store, implement, and execute appropriate business strategies to drive store profitability and results.
Develop strategies to improve customer service, store sales, and 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 to maximize sales and profitability.
Be a strong community partner by cultivating relationships in the local community to support the Meijer brand.
Assist the Store Director in running overall store operations as needed.
Lead performance management activities for leaders and team members while making decisions on performance ratings, career development, and promotion potential.
Attract, select, and retain a team that supports the Meijer culture, including valuing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Responsible for daily communication with the team, leading huddles to share financial performance, customer feedback, recognition, and other important information.
Drive candid and open communication within the store built on Meijer’s philosophy of Care and Accountability.
Communicate product freshness standards and ensure that processes and procedures are followed.
Responsible for all store operations in the absence of the Store Director.
Verify 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 served.
Deliver on key performance metrics which include sales, shrink, labor, margin, total direct contribution, net profit, customer satisfaction, and safety.
Act as a driver of new implementations/initiatives identified by store operations.
Remain informed and aware of the changing macro environment and customer desires and drive strategies to keep Meijer competitive.
Involved in daily DSD execution, backroom and salesfloor excellence.
Keep current on competitive trends and strengths and weaknesses of current competitors.
Follow company merchandising planograms and use 85/15 to design plans including (but not limited to) ordering, weekly ad set/seasonal assortments, displays & pricing.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.