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Store Director jobs with green card sponsorship put you on the path to lawful permanent residency through EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based categories. Most employers use PERM labor certification, which requires a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS.
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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!
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 Grand River Ave - Detroit, MI Store location.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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 freshness standards and ensures that processes and procedures are followed.
- Responsible for all store operations in absence of the Store Director.
- Verifies that all operations are run in a manner consistent with Meijer’s and local authorities’ Food Safety standards.
- Through personal involvement, assist in creating a connection with the communities and customers we serve.
- Delivers on key performance metrics which includes sales, shrink, labor, margin, total direct contribution, net profit, customer satisfaction, and safety.
- Driver of new implementations/initiatives identified by store operations. Remains informed and aware of the changing macro environment and customer desires and drives strategies to keep Meijer competitive.
- Involved in daily DSD execution, backroom and salesfloor excellence.
- Keeps current on competitive trends and strengths and weaknesses of current competitors.
- Follows company merchandising planograms and uses 85/15 to design plans including (but not limited to) ordering, weekly ad set/seasonal assortments, displays & pricing.
- 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)
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 5+ years of retail/grocery/operations management/customer service experience.
- 4+ years of progressive leadership experience.
- A passion to lead those in span of care while providing industry leading service.
- Demonstrates proactive/creative thinking and applies it to the business.
- A thorough understanding of seasonal and diverse merchandising which leads to meeting the needs of our customers/community and gaining sales and market share.
- A strong business acumen.
- An innovative attitude to help Meijer set the industry standard.
- A commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where all team members and vendors feel valued and supported.
INTRODUCTION
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 Grand River Ave - Detroit, MI Store location.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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 freshness standards and ensures that processes and procedures are followed.
- Responsible for all store operations in absence of the Store Director.
- Verifies that all operations are run in a manner consistent with Meijer’s and local authorities’ Food Safety standards.
- Through personal involvement, assist in creating a connection with the communities and customers we serve.
- Delivers on key performance metrics which includes sales, shrink, labor, margin, total direct contribution, net profit, customer satisfaction, and safety.
- Driver of new implementations/initiatives identified by store operations. Remains informed and aware of the changing macro environment and customer desires and drives strategies to keep Meijer competitive.
- Involved in daily DSD execution, backroom and salesfloor excellence.
- Keeps current on competitive trends and strengths and weaknesses of current competitors.
- Follows company merchandising planograms and uses 85/15 to design plans including (but not limited to) ordering, weekly ad set/seasonal assortments, displays & pricing.
- 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)
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 5+ years of retail/grocery/operations management/customer service experience.
- 4+ years of progressive leadership experience.
- A passion to lead those in span of care while providing industry leading service.
- Demonstrates proactive/creative thinking and applies it to the business.
- A thorough understanding of seasonal and diverse merchandising which leads to meeting the needs of our customers/community and gaining sales and market share.
- A strong business acumen.
- An innovative attitude to help Meijer set the industry standard.
- A commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where all team members and vendors feel valued and supported.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Store Director
Document progressive retail leadership experience
PERM and EB-3 filings for Store Director roles depend heavily on documented evidence of qualifying experience. Gather performance reviews, org charts showing direct reports, and letters from past employers that specify your supervisory scope and years in progressively senior roles.
Verify your role meets EB-2 degree requirements
EB-2 covers Store Directors whose employers require an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience. Pull the O*NET profile for your occupation and confirm the stated education and experience requirements match your credentials before targeting EB-2 sponsors.
Search Migrate Mate for verified green card sponsors
Target employers who have an active history of employment-based green card filings in retail management. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified sponsorship history by role and location, so you can focus your applications on companies already familiar with the PERM process.
Prioritize multi-unit employers over single-store operators
Regional grocery chains, big-box retailers, and national specialty retailers file PERM petitions far more frequently than single-location operators, whose HR teams rarely have the infrastructure for a multi-year immigration process. Target employers with dedicated HR or in-house immigration counsel.
Ask about priority date and country backlog early
If you're a national of India or China, employment-based green card backlogs can extend your wait significantly even after PERM approval. Raise your country of birth and priority-date expectations with any potential sponsor before accepting an offer to avoid surprises mid-process.
Confirm the PERM prevailing wage tier before accepting
DOL determines your wage level during PERM using the OFLC Wage Search tool. Your offered salary must meet the prevailing wage for your geographic area and experience level. Confirm your employer's offered rate meets the DOL determination before the I-140 is filed.
Green Card Store Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category fits a Store Director role?
Most Store Director positions qualify under EB-3 as professional or skilled worker positions, requiring a bachelor's degree or at least two years of specialized experience. If the employer's minimum job requirements include an advanced degree, or if you hold a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive retail leadership experience, the role may also qualify under EB-2.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for a Store Director?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status tied to a specific employer, subject to an annual lottery, and limited in duration. Green card sponsorship through PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status leads to lawful permanent residency with no employer tie after AC21 portability applies. The process takes longer but results in permanent authorization to work for any employer in the U.S.
What does the PERM process require from a Store Director applicant?
PERM is filed by the employer with the Department of Labor. The employer must conduct a formal recruitment test, advertise the role at prevailing wage, and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers applied. As the sponsored employee, you'll need to provide documentation confirming you meet the job requirements exactly as written in the PERM application, including degrees, transcripts, and experience letters.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Store Directors?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by job title and location. Focusing on retailers with established HR infrastructure and prior PERM filings in management roles significantly increases your chances of finding a sponsor willing to commit to the multi-year PERM process for a Store Director position.
Can I change employers after my green card process starts?
Yes, under AC21 portability, once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, you can move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without restarting the process. Your approved I-140 priority date can also carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition, protecting your place in the queue.