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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!

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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!

Provides direction related to operations, processes, and conditions of their area. Plans, guides, and empowers team members in the day-to-day operation of the department. Sets example for those in their department by modeling exceptional customer experience. Possesses the ability to help achieve department goals and influence their peers to create a continued winning strategy.

What you’ll be doing:

Engaging peers to provide the best possible shopping experience for our customers including an exceptional checkout experience.
Communicating with team members and assigning daily work tasks.
Mentoring and coaching other team members to ensure customer service and sales goals are exceeded and the area is maintained to Meijer standards and team members have completed required trainings.
Supports training new team members/cross-training high potential talent, providing peer coaching on job responsibilities/standards to positively impact team member productivity.
Working with leadership on department schedule writing to focus on team member engagement, improving customer service, store sales and profitability.
Ensuring freshness of products by closely monitoring execution of rotation and dating policies.
Guiding the team in compliance with food safety standards and regulations and working in a safe manner aligning to 200% accountability.
Leading team members to ensure ordering, receiving, stocking, pricing, and product display are completed, where applicable.
Actively creating an environment that supports the Meijer culture, including valuing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Operating a register and cash handling when needed.
Operating powered equipment, where applicable.
Participating in period end inventories, where applicable, to help achieve goals.
May be required to act in Lead capacity in other departments throughout the store
This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position. You may perform other duties as assigned or required.

What You Bring with You (Qualifications):

Passion for customer service with total engagement that conveys approachability to customers and fellow team members.
Initiates interactions with customers and peers.
Excellent verbal and written communication
Retail or other customer service experience preferred
Creative thinking skills
Ability to influence others
Ability to quickly build rapport and gain customer confidence to create repeat business
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, bend and twist while handling product
Experience executing plans
Positive influence to create a strong team environment.
A commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where all team members and vendors feel valued and supported.

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$50000 / YEARLY (est.)

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What You Should Know About General Merchandise Lead, Meijer

As the General Merchandise Lead at Meijer in Petoskey, MI, you’ll be stepping into an exciting role where your leadership and customer service skills can truly shine! Meijer is not just any grocery store; it’s a family company that prioritizes serving people and communities. By joining our team, you're not only taking care of your career but also making a positive impact within your community. We offer fantastic perks like weekly pay, scheduling flexibility, paid parental leave, paid education assistance, and a wonderful team member discount to make your journey even sweeter. In this role, you'll provide direction on daily operations, empower team members, and ensure an exceptional shopping experience for our customers. You'll set the standard by exemplifying top-notch customer service and mentoring newer team members. Your day will include engaging with customers, assigning work tasks, managing inventory, and maintaining the highest standards in food safety. You’ll also get to work collaboratively with leadership on schedules and strategies that enhance customer service and boost sales. The best part? You’ll be part of a culture that values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, making every workday rewarding and impactful. So, if you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys fostering a dynamic team spirit, apply today to join our Meijer family!

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What are the responsibilities of a General Merchandise Lead at Meijer in Petoskey, MI?

As a General Merchandise Lead at Meijer, your primary responsibilities will include guiding daily operations, mentoring team members, and ensuring an exceptional shopping experience. You'll be involved in assigning tasks, fostering customer service excellence, monitoring food safety compliance, and collaborating with leadership on store strategies to improve sales and customer engagement.