Assistant Store Director

About the Role

This is a bench position. Must be available to work at any store in the Louisville area. As a key leader, you will provide direction related to operations, processes, and conditions of the store. You will plan, direct, and supervise the team in the day-to-day operation, ensuring customer needs are met, complaints are resolved, and service is efficient. You will also oversee merchandising, staffing, and profitability strategies while fostering a positive team culture and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Overall operations responsibility across food and general merchandise areas.
• Management of planograms, seasonal resets, and endcaps.
• Engage team members and leadership to provide an exceptional shopping experience.
• Drive team member engagement to retain and recruit talent for staffing needs.
• Identify, select, and develop talent within the store.
• Uphold cultural standards and values through clear communication.
• Assess financial results and implement strategies to drive profitability.
• Develop strategies to improve customer service, sales, and profitability.
• Ensure products and displays are merchandised effectively to maximize sales.
• Act as a community partner by cultivating local relationships to support the Meijer brand.
• Assist the Store Director in running overall store operations as needed.
• Lead performance management, including decisions on ratings, development, and promotions.
• Attract, select, and retain a team that aligns with Meijer’s culture, including Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Communicate daily with the team, sharing financial performance, feedback, and recognition.
• Drive open communication built on Meijer’s philosophy of Care and Accountability.
• Ensure compliance with product freshness standards and Food Safety regulations.
• Oversee all store operations in the absence of the Store Director.
• Create community connections through personal involvement.
• Deliver on key performance metrics: sales, shrink, labor, margin, profit, customer satisfaction, and safety.
• Drive new implementations and initiatives to keep Meijer competitive.
• Stay informed about the macro environment and customer desires to adapt strategies.
• Execute daily Direct Store Delivery (DSD), backroom, and salesfloor excellence.
• Monitor competitive trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Follow company merchandising planograms and use 85/15 principles for ordering, ad sets, displays, and pricing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of retail, grocery, operations management, or customer service experience.
• 4+ years of progressive leadership experience.
• Passion for leading teams and providing industry-leading service.
• Proactive and creative thinking applied to business challenges.
• Understanding of seasonal and diverse merchandising to meet customer and community needs.
• Strong business acumen and innovative attitude to set industry standards.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where all team members and vendors feel valued.

Benefits

• Meijer Rewards
• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Paid education assistance
• Team member discount
• Development programs for advancement and career growth