Retail Store Area Team Leader

Overview The hourly pay range for this position is $24 to $26 per hour, and it is eligible for overtime at a rate of $36.00 to $39.00 per hour. Responsibilities As a Store Area Team Leader, ensure that all areas within your responsibility adhere to Company merchandising standards, manage the efficient flow of merchandise, and provide leadership and support to store teams. Be a detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of merchandising principles and freight operations, and lead and empower your team. Leverage OSJL’s technology-driven approach to ensure exceptional merchandising, operations, and a collaborative team environment. Key responsibilities include: participating in strategic leadership, ensuring smooth store operations in the absence of the Store Team Leader, and maintaining alignment with company programs to maximize revenue and store goals. Oversee backroom efficiency and freight flow, maintain a well-organized backroom, and support a 24-hour freight turnaround when applicable. Proactively optimize scheduling and technology use to support freight management and overall store productivity. Partner with the Store Team Leader to maintain optimal store inventory levels and ensure proper merchandising and product placement. Lead and support timely and accurate product placement on the sales floor and collaborate on merchandising strategies to drive sales and inventory turnover. Monitor and assist with freight flow, product receiving, inspection, and addressing shortages or overstocks. Support recruitment, training, and development of store associates and foster a stable, knowledgeable team environment. Lead by example to ensure operations, merchandising, and visual standards comply with company policies and programs. Maintain positive working relationships with store leadership, associates, and field management; monitor customer service to exceed expectations. Qualifications 4+ years of previous retail management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficient in Google Workspace (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 to complete assigned tasks; conditions may vary by store location. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Benefits 30% Associate Discount: Exclusive savings on products. Wellbeing Time & Care.com Access: Resources for personal well-being and family care needs. Generous Paid Time Off: Sick Time, Vacation, and Holiday Pay. Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and additional coverage. Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Pre-tax savings for healthcare and dependent care costs. Short-Term Disability: Income protection during temporary illness or injury. Accolade Care: Personalized healthcare support and navigation for benefits. Tuition Reimbursement: Support for continuing education. Profit Sharing Bonus: Eligibility to share in company profits. 401K: Retirement savings plan. OSJL Vacations & Various Discounts at Partner Companies: Travel opportunities and savings across a range of goods and services. This job description does not list all duties of the job. Supervisors or managers may assign additional duties as needed. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. This position is at-will employment. #INDSup #J-18808-Ljbffr