Grocery Dept Manager - Champaign, IL
About The Position
Meijer is seeking a Grocery Dept Manager for its Champaign, Illinois store. The manager is responsible for team member engagement within their span of care, including recognition, feedback and coaching, performance management, training and development, and succession planning. The role directs Leads and Team Leaders and is accountable for area operations and financials, including shrink, productivity, safety, scheduling, staffing forecasts, and resolving team member and customer conflicts. The manager identifies and implements process improvements and serves as a steward of Meijer culture. The role oversees execution of corporate plans and management of services and products to maximize sales and productivity, with ownership of budget line items in the P&L. It also involves driving safety, compliance, and store condition management. The manager supports onboarding and development, identifies talent and career-growth opportunities, and ensures Team Leaders and Leads guide team members and assign daily work. 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 clearly and provide 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 to help 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.
- Have candid discussions with team members to uphold Meijer standards and support their growth within the organization.
- Oversee execution of corporate plans and management of services and products to maximize sales and productivity; own area budget line items in the P&L.
- Be accountable for area operations and financial results, including shrink, productivity, safety, scheduling, and forecasting staffing needs.
- Drive safety, compliance, and store condition management, and follow store compliance procedures.
- Ensure Team Leaders and Leads provide guidance, assign daily work, and address training needs for team members.
- Identify and implement process improvements and serve as a steward of Meijer culture.
- Resolve team member and customer conflicts.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Team member discount
- 401(k) with company contributions and employer match
- Paid parental leave
- Paid education assistance, including free education and tuition reimbursement
- Development programs for advancement and career growth
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Three weeks of paid days off for leaders, effective on start date
- Child and adult care assistance
- Childcare subsidy
- Life insurance
- Disability leave
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Incentive bonus opportunities that may vary based on individual and company performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
