Retail Store Area Team Leader (Assistant Team Leader)

About the Role

As a Store Area Team Leader at OSJL, you will be responsible for ensuring that all areas within your responsibility adhere to Company merchandising standards, managing the efficient flow of merchandise, and providing leadership and support to store teams. You'll need to be a detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of merchandising principles and freight operations, as well as a motivational leader who can inspire and empower your team. You will leverage OSJL’s streamlined approach to technology, ensuring exceptional merchandising, operations, and a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Profitability: Support Company programs to maximize revenue and achieve store goals. Ensure smooth store operations in the absence of the Store Team Leader. Reconcile daily funds according to store closing procedures.
• Backroom Efficiency: Lead and support efficient freight flow, maintain a well-organized backroom, and achieve a 24-hour freight turnaround. Leverage technology for effective scheduling.
• Inventory Management: Partner with the Store Team Leader to maintain optimal inventory levels, ensure proper merchandising, and manage product placement.
• Merchandising & Freight Management: Lead timely and accurate product placement, comply with merchandising standards, and collaborate on strategies to drive sales. Monitor and assist with freight flow, coordinate receiving, and address inventory discrepancies.
• Team Collaboration: Support recruitment, training, and development of store associates. Identify and nurture high-potential team members. Foster a positive, empowered team environment.
• Store Culture: Ensure the store meets or exceeds company standards for merchandising, cleanliness, and presentation. Lead by example and maintain compliance with company policies.
• Customer Service: Monitor and maintain exceptional customer service, ensure store cleanliness, and uphold visual standards.
• Technology Support: Manage HCM processes, maintain Oracle systems, review Domo Store Spotlight, use Thinktime for communications, and utilize mobile devices for operational tasks.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of previous retail management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience (preferred)
• Proficiency in Google platform (Sites, Slides, Drive, Docs, Sheets)
• Preferred experience with HCM and Business Intelligence tools

Work Environment

Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. Long periods of remaining stationary, moving, and positioning oneself are required. Conditions vary by store area (sales, stockroom, operations). Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Travel is required on an as-needed basis.

Pay

The hourly pay range for this position is $24 to $26 per hour, with overtime eligible at a rate of $36.00 to $39.00 per hour. Compensation is open for discussion based on experience and value.

Benefits

• 30% Associate Discount on products
• Wellbeing Time & Care.com Access for personal and family care needs
• Generous Paid Time Off (Sick Time, Vacation, Holiday Pay)
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident coverage)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Accolade Care for personalized healthcare support
• Referral Bonus program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• 401K retirement savings plan
• OSJL Vacations & discounts at partner companies