Assistant Store Director - Portage IN

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!

 

Meijer Rewards

• Weekly pay

• Scheduling flexibility

• Paid parental leave 

• Paid education assistance

• Team member discount

• Development programs for advancement and career growth

 

Please review the job profile below and apply today!

Do you have a strong commitment to developing future leaders and driving operational excellence? This is your opportunity to be part of a thriving organization and make an impact in the community! We are seeking an engaged and passionate Assistant Store Director for our Portage, IN Store location.

Our ideal candidate presents the preferred experience:
- Has 4 or more years of Grocery/Retail Experience
- Knowledge of "Fresh" areas such as full-service Deli/Bakery/Meat/Produce
- 5 or more years of experience leading leaders
- Able to analyze metrics to drive results
- Competency Strengths: Communicates Effectively, Instils Trust, Develops Talent, Business Acumen and Strategic Mindset

As our Assistant Store Director, you will provide direction related to operations, processes, and conditions of the store. Plans, directs, and supervises the team in the day-to-day operation of the store. Is responsible for the selection, training and development, and performance management for all team members in span of care. Develops strategies to improve customer service, drives store sales and increases profitability. Ensures customer needs are met, complaints are resolved effectively and efficiently, and service is quick and efficient. Ensures that all products and displays are merchandised effectively to maximize sales and profitability. Forecasts staffing needs and develops recruiting strategy to provide optimal staffing in all areas. Works in a manner that reflects the Meijer brand and values.

A career at Meijer offers more than just a paycheck. We provide a wide range of benefits designed to support a positive work-life balance, ensuring that you can thrive both personally and professionally:

- Get Paid Weekly
- Medical/Dental/Vision/401K (effective on Start Date - Leaders Only)
- 3 Weeks of Paid Days Off (effective on Start Date - Leaders Only)
- Tuition Free and Reimbursement Education Assistance (effective on Start Date)
- Child and Adult Care Assistance
- Team Member Discount
-...and Much More!!!

 

Purpose: 

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Overall operations responsibility across food and general merchandise areas.
• Management across the store of planograms, seasonal resets, and endcaps.
• Engaging team members and leadership to provide the best possible shopping experience for our customers.
• Creates a culture that drives positive team member engagement to retain talent as well as recruit new talent to meet forecasted staffing needs.
• Identifying, selecting, and developing talent within the store.
• Upholding the cultural standards and values via open, clear, and effective communication.
• Assessing the financial results of the store, implementing, and executing appropriate business strategies to drive store profitability and results.
• Developing strategies to improve customer service, store sales and profitability.
• Ensuring customer needs are met, complaints are resolved effectively and efficiently, and service is quick and efficient.
• Ensuring that all products and displays are merchandised to maximize sales and profitability.
• Being a strong community partner by cultivating relationships in the local community to support the Meijer brand.

What You’ll be Doing:

Ability to assist the Store Director in running the overall store operations as needed.

• Leads performance management activities for leaders and team members while making decisions on performance ratings, career development and promotion potential.
• Attracts, selects, and retains a team that supports the Meijer culture, including valuing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Responsible for daily communication with team, leading huddles to share financial performance, customer feedback, recognition, and other important information.
• Drives candid and open communication within the store built on Meijer’s philosophy of Care and Accountability.
• Communicates product freshne