General Merchandise Manager

Meijer•Florence, KY

About The Position

The Area Leader is responsible for engagement and development of team members within their span of care, including recognition, feedback, coaching, performance management, training, development, and succession planning. The leader directs Leads and Team Leaders and is accountable for area operations and financial results, including shrink, productivity, safety, scheduling, staffing forecasts, and resolution of team member and customer conflicts. The role identifies and implements process improvements and serves as a steward of the Meijer culture. The Area Leader supports onboarding and career development, identifies talent and helps maintain a diversified talent pipeline, and holds candid discussions to uphold Meijer standards and support team members’ growth. The role oversees execution of corporate plans, manages services and products to maximize sales and productivity, and owns budget line items in the P&L. It also drives safety, compliance, and store condition management, and ensures Team Leaders and Leads provide direction, assign daily work, and address training needs. Other duties may be assigned or required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
At least 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.
Innovative attitude and commitment to helping Meijer set the industry standard.
Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where team members and vendors feel valued and supported.

Nice To Haves

Progressive leadership experience.

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.
Hold candid discussions that uphold Meijer standards and support team members’ ability to grow within the organization.
Oversee corporate plan execution and manage services and products to maximize sales and productivity.
Own budget line items in the P&L and remain accountable for area operations and financial results.
Drive safety, compliance, and condition management throughout the store, following all store compliance procedures.
Ensure Team Leaders and Leads provide guidance, assign daily work, and address team members’ training needs.
Identify and implement process improvements and serve as a steward of Meijer culture.
Manage area considerations including shrink, productivity, safety, scheduling, staffing forecasts, and team member and customer conflict resolution.