Front End Team Lead (Full Time)

About the Role

Under the supervision of the Group Sales or Department Manager, the Team Leader provides daily direction to associates in one of the store’s departments, overseeing merchandise presentation, inventory control, pricing, sales enhancements, stocking, and customer service activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the GSM/DM in achieving departmental sales, gross margin, inventory shrinkage, and payroll goals.
• Provide daily direction to associates within the department and prepare task lists.
• Execute all merchandising directives (e.g., “Top 25 list,” “Extreme Savings” items) and maintain plan-o-grams as set by the Corporate Office.
• Ensure a pleasant and productive shopping experience for all customers.
• Assist the GSM/DM and Human Resources Manager in staffing the department with service-oriented associates, including participating in interviews, coordinating training, preparing performance appraisals, scheduling, and coaching.
• Resolve customer and associate opportunities with the GSM/DM and HR Manager.
• Maintain a high level of personal customer service and achieve above-average customer service results (e.g., surveys, secret shops).
• Serve as a product expert through ongoing training and conduct product demonstrations for staff.
• Assist the GSM/DM with special events, pricing and UPC integrity, assortment planning, inventory accuracy, and display/signing/pricing of advertised items.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws, including training, performance evaluation, and maintaining a harassment-free work environment.
• Provide a legendary customer experience by identifying needs, making product recommendations, and promoting programs such as CLUB Membership, VOC, and In-Store Pick-up.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (minimum).
• 2 to 4 years of retail sales experience.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.

Skills

• Ability to calculate figures such as discounts, commissions, and percentages.
• Proficiency in reading and analyzing reports.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with managers, associates, customers, and the public.
• Ability to conduct meetings and presentations.
• Proficiency with PC-based word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and electronic point-of-sale/inventory systems.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Physical Requirements

• Constantly stand and/or walk during shifts.
• Occasionally ascend or descend ladders, stairs, or ramps.
• Constantly communicate with others to exchange information.
• Occasionally repeat motions involving wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Occasionally operate machinery, power tools, motor vehicles, or heavy equipment.
• Light work involving moving objects up to 20 pounds constantly; may occasionally lift up to 100 pounds (team lift as needed).
• Occasionally work in tight or confined spaces.
• Occasionally work in noisy environments.

Benefits

• Discounts on retail merchandise, restaurants, world-class resorts, and conservation attractions.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Voluntary benefits.
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Bass Pro Cares Fund and additional benefits.