Retail Supervisor Jobs in Michigan
Retail Supervisor jobs in Michigan are in steady demand, with openings concentrated in big-box retail, grocery, and home improvement across Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing. Major employers with a lasting presence across the state include Meijer, Kohl's, and Home Depot, all of which regularly fill floor supervisor, shift lead, and department manager roles. The most consistent openings are in grocery operations, specialty retail, and multi-unit team supervision. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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LEGENDS GLOBAL
Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking of world-class live events and venues.
The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sounds like a winning formula for you. Join us!
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Founded in 1817, the University of Michigan has the largest student population in Michigan, enrolling more than 53,000 students, including more than 35,000 undergraduates and 18,000 postgraduates. It consists of 19 schools and colleges, offering more than 280 degree programs.
The University of Michigan’s rich athletics tradition began in 1865 and continues to this day with the Wolverines claiming more than 55 national championships in 13 sports. Michigan Athletics provides life-changing opportunities to more than 900 student-athletes across 29 sports. A key landmark on the Michigan campus, Michigan Stadium (also known as “The Big House”) is the largest stadium in the United States, as well as the Western Hemisphere, and ranks third globally.
THE ROLE
Our retail supervisors are responsible for creating the ultimate experience for the fan. Our number one priority is to provide fans with a legendary experience each time they enter the store. We strive to create an environment unlike any other sporting store. We go above and beyond to exceed their expectations in customer service, display of merchandise, and attention to detail. If you have a passion for retail, an outgoing personality, love to sell, enjoy working in teams and strive to create relationships with the fans, this is the place for you.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide an exciting, positive, and fun environment for our diverse team & fan base
- Greet guests & ascertain their interest, so you may make sales recommendations
- Excellent accuracy when using POS systems
- Demonstrate ownership in cleaning, re-stocking, & any other tasks assigned by supervisor
- Present merchandise to increase sale with add on items
- Must be able to describe merchandise features, benefits, and explain use
- Keep current on promotions & sales in store: and events on the Michigan athletics campus and campus in general
- Maintain inventory, merchandise placement, and accurate counts. Assist in inventory
- Continually increase knowledge of product, facility, and all events held at the store
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
- Must be able to read & implement plan-o-grams
- Assist the store set-up team with the merchandising of event gift shops including plan-o-grams, merchandise placement, inventory control, cleaning of shops & fixtures
- Merchandising skills a plus
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Honesty and integrity in all actions and language
- Must be able to take constructive feedback & make necessary changes
- Excellent customer service and selling skills
- Be willing to work extended hours on event days
- Must be able to work weekends & overtime as needed
- High school graduate, GED, or equivalent experience in comparable company
- Accuracy in open & close procedures
- A key function will be opening or closing a retail store and managing store associates when on duty as retail supervisor
- Able to lift 50lbs and stand for long periods of time
- Innovative & self- starter, who can work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work nontraditional hours, included nights, holidays and weekends.
- Flexibility in Duties & responsibilities as needed in other areas
COMPENSATION
Competitive hourly rate, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Location: On Site University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
NOTE:
The essential responsibilities of this position are described below the above headings. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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Retail Supervisor Job Market in Michigan
A snapshot from current Michigan openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Burlington Stores17

- Harbor Freight Tools6

- Meijer3

- NIKE2

- Staples2

Top Industries Hiring
- Fashion & Apparel
- Distribution & Wholesale
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in retail supervisor jobs across Michigan.
- Two or more years of retail or customer-facing supervisory experience required
- Proven ability to lead, schedule, and performance-manage a store team
- Experience with point-of-sale systems and retail inventory management software
- High school diploma or GED required, associate or bachelor's degree preferred
- Ability to work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Strong loss-prevention awareness and familiarity with retail compliance standards
Retail Supervisor Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a retail supervisor in Michigan?
Retail supervision in Michigan requires no state-issued license, so the path runs through demonstrated floor experience and internal advancement. Most Michigan employers expect candidates to have worked as a sales associate, key holder, or team lead first, then moved up. A high school diploma meets the minimum bar, though employers like Meijer and Kohl's favor candidates with some college coursework in business or management when filling salaried positions.
Which companies hire retail supervisors in Michigan?
Employers hiring retail supervisors in Michigan right now include Burlington Stores, Harbor Freight Tools, and Meijer, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Michigan's strong presence of regional grocery chains, home improvement stores, and department retailers means full-time supervisory roles with benefits are available across both metro and smaller-market locations.
Which Michigan cities have the most retail supervisor jobs?
Southfield, Utica, and Monroe have the most retail supervisor openings in Michigan. Detroit leads because of its sheer consumer market size and density of shopping centers and strip retail, while Grand Rapids draws openings from its growing west Michigan commercial corridors, and Lansing adds volume through its mix of state-government workforce retail demand and suburban big-box clusters.
Are there remote retail supervisor jobs in Michigan?
Yes, but they're rare. Retail supervision is an inherently on-site role, and the vast majority of openings require physical presence on the sales floor. About 0% of retail supervisor openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those are almost exclusively district-level or training coordinator positions rather than traditional store floor roles.
How can I get hired as a retail supervisor in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is to join a Michigan retailer at the associate level and pursue an internal promotion. Meijer, which is headquartered in Grand Rapids, runs structured leadership development programs that move high-performing hourly associates into team lead and department supervisor roles without requiring prior management titles. Starting in receiving, customer service, or cashier operations and requesting cross-training in scheduling or inventory builds the profile employers look for when filling their first supervisory opening.
Where can I find and apply to retail supervisor jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to retail supervisor jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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