Team Leader Jobs in Illinois
Team Leader jobs in Illinois are open across Chicago, Elgin, and Kankakee and other Illinois metros, with employers like Target, Lochmueller, and American Eagle Outfitters hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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!
Grab the Good Stuff:
- Weekly pay
- Team member discount
- 401(k) with company contributions
- Paid parental leave
- Paid education assistance
- Development programs for advancement and career growth
- Medical/dental/vision
- And more!
Please review the job profile below and apply today!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Plans, directs and supervises team members in the day to day operations within various departments of the store. Serves as the mentor and coach for all team members. Implements strategies to improve customer service, drive store sales while ensuring customer needs are met and service is quick and efficient. Maintains store appearance with a focus on prime shopping hours, product presentation and company standards.
What You'll be Doing:
- Ensure a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and team members.
- Responsible for staffing, selection and hiring to achieve staffing needs.
- Promotes succession planning by providing career paths, identifying development needs for the team members, and being involved with and accountable for promotion decisions.
- Documents and applies disciplinary actions and makes recommendations concerning discharge.
- Responsible for P&L, achieving sales and maintaining shrink for the department.
- Models exceptional, fast and friendly customer service.
- Communicates the Meijer Friendly Initiative in all team meetings and conversations.
- Mentors and coaches the team members to ensure customer service and sales goals are exceeded and the area is maintained to Meijer standards.
- Ensures the team is thoroughly trained in all aspects of their jobs and have completed all required training.
- Spends majority of time within the store communicating with customers and team members to ensure exceptional service is being delivered.
- Promotes a safe work environment.
- Reliable and consistent attendance required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or its equivalent required.
- 2-3 years of related retail experience.
- One year of management experience.
- Rotational assignments in other areas of the store such as meat, bakery, produce and deli; also customer service and product flow experience is helpful.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate to team members in the organization in a way that provides clear and precise direction.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict and by addressing root cause issues.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze financial and statistical information and use that information to make informed decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to teach suggestive selling.
- Demonstrated ability to lead an organization that practices working safely at all times.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor team members in all areas of the organization including SDITs, team members in hourly positions and team leaders.
- Successful completion of all required certifications.
We are committed to offering competitive pay that reflects market standards and ensures consistency within our organization.
COMPENSATION
- Pay Range: $18.45 - $27.05
This pay range represents the minimum and maximum base pay for the position, which is determined by factors such as market data, the qualifications required, the level of responsibilities associated with the role and other roles at this same level. Your specific pay rate within this range will be based on your experience, qualifications, and skills compared to the internal team you’ll be joining.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, disability leave, and paid time off (PTO). In addition to these core benefits, we are committed to supporting your overall well-being and career growth. Our offerings include a variety of programs designed to support your personal and professional development, such as paid parental leave, paid education assistance (including free education), a childcare subsidy and more. We are dedicated to creating a work environment that promotes work-life balance, long-term health and financial security, and continuous professional development.
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Team Leader Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Target11

- Lochmueller4

- American Eagle Outfitters3

- Riverside Healthcare3

- USI Insurance Services3

Top Industries Hiring
- Retail17
- Insurance6
- Consulting & Professional Services4
- Healthcare & Medical Services4
- Banking & Financial Services3
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in team leader jobs across Illinois.
- Two or more years of supervisory or team lead experience in a relevant industry
- Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, delegate tasks, and track team performance
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for reporting and cross-department coordination
- Proficiency with scheduling, project tracking, or workforce management software
- Experience coaching, onboarding, or developing direct reports
- High school diploma or equivalent required, with associate or bachelor's degree preferred for most roles
Team Leader Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How many team leader jobs are there in Illinois?
There are 43+ team leader openings in Illinois on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Chicago, Elgin, and Kankakee. New positions post regularly as employers across Illinois hire.
Which Illinois cities have the most team leader jobs?
Chicago, Elgin, and Kankakee have the most team leader openings in Illinois right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire team leaders in Illinois?
Employers hiring team leaders in Illinois include Target, Lochmueller, and American Eagle Outfitters, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote team leader jobs in Illinois?
Yes. About 2% of team leader openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Illinois metros.
How do I apply for team leader jobs in Illinois?
You can apply to team leader jobs in Illinois directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Illinois location, then apply to each one that fits.
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