Apparel Lead Full Time

A World‑Class Team at BJ’s Wholesale Club is powered by more than 30,000 team members who make a real impact every day. Whether you’re stocking shelves, solving problems, or shaping strategy, your work helps families save on what matters most. Join a purpose‑driven, opportunity‑filled environment.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay: Get paid every week so that you can manage your money on your terms.
• Free BJ’s Memberships: Complimentary The Club Card Membership plus a free Supplemental Membership for someone in your household.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits: Choose from three medical plans and optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Company match available to team members 18 and older.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: After‑tax payroll deductions can be used to purchase BJ’s common stock at a 15% discount.

About the Role

The Apparel Lead is responsible for overseeing the apparel department, ensuring the highest level of customer service, and driving sales. This role involves managing inventory, merchandising, and executing seasonal strategies to meet financial goals. The Apparel Lead does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but plays a critical role in supporting business performance and enhancing the member experience.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service (GAA – Great, Anticipate, Appreciate): Provide exceptional service by greeting and assisting members, answering questions, and ensuring a positive shopping experience.
• Inventory Management: Oversee inventory levels, conduct regular stock checks, coordinate with Club Leadership to ensure product availability, keep backstock organized, and manage clearance, salvage, and markdown execution to achieve sell‑through goals.
• Merchandising: Implement and maintain planograms and visual merchandising Gold Standards; ensure displays are attractive, organized, and stocked; follow guidance, playbooks, and planograms for prominent locations.
• Gold Standards Compliance: Ensure all apparel displays meet BJ’s Gold Standards for presentation, cleanliness, and proper stacking heights while referencing BJ’s Connect for current expectations.
• Planogram (POG) Execution: Set up and maintain HVS and apparel tables/displays according to current POG guidelines; ensure accurate product placement and signage.
• Pricing and Promotions: Ensure promotional events and signage are visible, accurate, and executed timely.
• Compliance: Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Collaboration: Train, influence, motivate, and support the apparel team to achieve sales goals; act as the subject‑matter expert for visual merchandising and presentation standards.
• Communication: Provide feedback and maintain open lines of communication to improve the member experience and overall business.
• Maintain all club policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including working in other departments as needed.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of this job.

Qualifications

• Retail Experience: Minimum of 2‑3 years in a retail environment, preferably in soft lines, apparel, or fashion.
• Organizational Skills: Task‑oriented, reliable, and a goal‑setter.
• Customer Service: Demonstrated ability to provide excellent service and resolve customer issues.
• Merchandising Knowledge: Familiarity with merchandising principles and experience with Planogram (POG) execution.
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on maintaining high standards of presentation and cleanliness.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Job Conditions

• Frequent standing and movement on hard surfaces.
• Regular lifting of up to 30 pounds; occasional heavier lifting with assistance.

Pay

The estimated compensation range for this position starts at $17.50 per hour, with actual salaries varying based on location, education, experience, and qualifications.