General Merchandise Team Leader
On-site · Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Plans, directs and supervises store-department team; mentors and coaches the team to ensure exceptional service and sales goals are met. Drives customer service, staffing and hiring to meet needs, promotes career development and succession planning, and manages disciplinary actions and promotions. Responsible for P&L and shrink, ensures adherence to Meijer standards, trains staff across multiple store areas, communicates the Meijer Friendly Initiative, and maintains a safe, productive environment. The role focuses on leadership in daily store operations, staff development, and achieving sales objectives while upholding customer service, product presentation, and company policies.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or its equivalent
- 2-3 years of related retail experience
- One year of management experience
- Rotational assignments in other areas of the store such as meat, bakery, produce and deli; also customer service and product flow experience is helpful
- Demonstrated ability to communicate to team members in the organization in a way that provides clear and precise direction
- Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict and by addressing root cause issues
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks
- Demonstrated ability to analyze financial and statistical information and use that information to make informed decisions
- Demonstrated ability to teach suggestive selling
- Demonstrated ability to lead an organization that practices working safely at all times
- Demonstrated ability to mentor team members in all areas of the organization including SDITs, team members in hourly positions and team leaders
- Successful completion of all required certifications
Apply with one swipe on Sorce. We auto-fill applications and apply on your behalf — no cover letters, no 40-minute forms.
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.