General Merchandise Manager

Meijer•Lansing, MI

About The Position

The Area Leader is responsible for team member engagement within their span of care and for directing Leads and Team Leaders. The role is accountable for area operations and financial results, including shrink, productivity, safety, scheduling, staffing forecasts, and team member and customer conflict resolution. The Area Leader identifies and implements process improvements and serves as a steward of Meijer culture. The role supports team members through onboarding, training, development, coaching, feedback, performance management, recognition, and succession planning. It also oversees execution of corporate plans and the effective management of services and products to maximize sales and productivity, including ownership of budget line items in the P&L. The Area Leader drives safety, compliance, and store condition management. Other duties may be assigned or required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Minimum 4+ years of retail/grocery or customer service experience.
Passion for providing industry-leading service.
Ability to communicate clear and precise direction to team members.
Ability to analyze financial and statistical information and use it to make informed decisions.
Ability to lead an organization that practices working safely at all times.
Proactive and creative thinking applied to the business.
Thorough understanding of seasonal and diverse merchandising to meet customer and community needs and gain sales and market share.
Strong business acumen.
Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where team members and vendors feel valued and supported.

Nice To Haves

Progressive leadership experience.
Innovative attitude to help Meijer set the industry standard.

Responsibilities

Engage with team members to ensure appropriate onboarding, training, development, coaching, and feedback.
Identify talent and hold career discussions to support store staffing and a diversified talent pipeline for team member and leadership roles.
Have candid discussions with team members to uphold Meijer standards and support their growth within the organization.
Oversee area operations and financial results, including execution of corporate plans, effective management of services and products, sales and productivity, and P&L budget line items.
Drive safety, compliance, and condition management throughout the store, and follow store compliance procedures.
Ensure Team Leaders and Leads provide guidance, assign daily work, and identify team member training needs.
Identify and implement process improvements and serve as a steward of Meijer culture.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.