TEAM LEADER Overnight Stock

Meijer•Washington Township, MI

About The Position

The Team Leader plans, directs, and supervises the day-to-day operations of store departments, serving as a mentor and coach to team members. The role implements strategies to improve customer service and store sales while ensuring customer needs are met quickly and efficiently. It also maintains store appearance, product presentation, and company standards, with a focus on prime shopping hours. The Team Leader is responsible for staffing and hiring, team development and succession planning, performance management, and department financial results. The position models and promotes friendly, efficient customer service, supports a safe work environment, and spends most of its time in the store communicating with customers and team members.

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 causes.
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 working safely at all times.
Ability to mentor team members across 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 providing career paths, identifying development needs, and participating in promotion decisions.
Document and apply disciplinary actions and make recommendations concerning discharge.
Manage department P&L, 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 the area to Meijer standards.
Ensure team members are thoroughly trained in their jobs 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.