Service Team Leader

Meijer•McHenry, IL

7d•$18 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Plans, directs, and supervises team members in the day-to-day operations of various store departments. Serves as a mentor and coach, implementing strategies to improve customer service and drive sales while ensuring customer needs are met and service is quick and efficient. Maintains store appearance, focusing on prime shopping hours, product presentation, and company standards. The role is responsible for staffing, selection, hiring, team development, succession planning, performance management, and departmental financial results. It models and promotes exceptional customer service, supports a safe work environment, and ensures team members are trained to meet service and sales goals. The leader spends most of their time in the store communicating with customers and team members. The position pays $18.45–$27.05. The specific rate depends on experience, qualifications, and skills. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, disability leave, paid time off, paid parental leave, paid education assistance, and a childcare subsidy.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
2–3 years of related retail experience.
One year of management experience.
Ability to communicate clear and precise direction to team members.
Ability to resolve conflict by addressing root-cause issues.
Ability to manage multiple tasks.
Ability to analyze financial and statistical information and use it to make informed decisions.
Ability to teach suggestive selling.
Ability to lead an organization that practices safe work at all times.
Ability to mentor team members throughout the organization, including SDITs, hourly team members, and team leaders.
Successful completion of all required certifications.

Nice To Haves

Rotational assignments in other store areas, such as meat, bakery, produce, and deli.
Customer service and product flow experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and team members.
Manage staffing, selection, and hiring to meet staffing needs.
Promote succession planning by identifying development needs, providing career paths, and participating in promotion decisions.
Document and apply disciplinary actions and make recommendations concerning discharge.
Manage departmental profit and loss, achieve sales goals, and maintain shrink.
Model exceptional, fast, and friendly customer service.
Communicate the Meijer Friendly Initiative in team meetings and conversations.
Mentor and coach team members to exceed customer service and sales goals and maintain Meijer standards.
Ensure team members are thoroughly trained and complete required training.
Spend most of the time in the store communicating with customers and team members to ensure exceptional service.
Promote a safe work environment.
Maintain reliable and consistent attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.