Customer Service Department Manager

Meijer•Cincinnati, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a family company, Meijer serves people and communities, providing career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth, and development. Meijer is looking for a dynamic Customer Service Department Manager to lead, inspire, and drive operational excellence while helping shape the next generation of leaders. This role is responsible for overall team member engagement, driving recognition, feedback, coaching, performance management, training and development, and succession planning. The manager will direct Leads and Team Leaders, and will be accountable for area operations and financials, including shrink, productivity, safety, scheduling, staffing, and conflict resolution. The role also involves identifying and implementing process improvements and serving as a steward of the Meijer culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Minimum 4+ years of retail/grocery or customer service experience.
Demonstrated ability to communicate with team members in a way that provides clear and precise direction.
Demonstrated ability to analyze financial and statistical information and use that information to make informed decisions.
Demonstrated ability to lead an organization that practices working safely at all times.
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.

Nice To Haves

Progressive leadership experience preferred.
A passion to provide industry leading service.

Responsibilities

Engages with team members to ensure they receive appropriate onboarding, training, development, coaching, and feedback.
Identifies talent and engages in career discussions to support overall store staffing and ensure a diversified talent pipeline.
Involvement in discussions with team members to ensure Meijer standards are upheld and team members have the ability to grow within the organization.
Accountability for area operations and financial results by overseeing the execution of corporate plans to ensure all services and products are effectively managed to maximize sales and productivity.
Drives safety and compliance throughout the store, including condition management and following all compliance procedures.
Ensures Team Leaders and Leads provide guidance, assign daily work, and address training needs.