General Merchandise Dept Mgr - Southgate, MI

Meijer•Southgate, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

As a family company, Meijer is committed to providing career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth, and development. This role is for an exceptional General Merchandise Dept Manager to support the Southgate, MI Store location. The General Merchandise Dept Manager is responsible for overall team member engagement, including recognition, feedback, coaching, performance management, training, development, and succession planning. They will direct Leads and Team Leaders, and are accountable for area operations and financials such as shrink, productivity, safety, scheduling, staffing needs, and conflict resolution. The role involves identifying and implementing process improvements and upholding the Meijer culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Minimum 4+ years of retail/grocery or customer service experience.
A passion to provide industry leading service.
Demonstrated ability to communicate with team members providing clear and precise direction.
Demonstrated ability to analyze financial and statistical information and use it 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 to meet customer/community needs and gain sales/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.

Responsibilities

Engages with team members to ensure they receive appropriate onboarding, training, development, and coaching/feedback.
Identifies talent and engages in career discussions to support store staffing and leadership roles.
Conducts discussions with team members to ensure Meijer standards are upheld and team members have growth opportunities.
Oversees execution of corporate plans for area operations and financial results to maximize sales and productivity, managing P&L line items.
Drives safety and compliance throughout the store, including condition management and adherence to all compliance procedures.
Ensures Team Leaders and Leads provide guidance, assign daily work, and address training needs for team members.
May perform other duties as assigned or required.