Retail Store Area Team Leader

Naugatuck 727 Rubber Ave Naugatuck, CT 06770, USA The hourly pay range for this position is $25 to $28 per hour, and it is eligible for overtime at a rate of $37.50 to $42.00 per hour. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, as we are open to discussing compensation commensurate with a highly experienced individual's value. Benefits 30% Associate Discount: Enjoy exclusive savings on our amazing products! Wellbeing Time & Care.com Access: We support your personal well-being and provide resources for your family's care needs. Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge and relax with Sick Time Pay, Vacation, and Holiday Pay – because your time off is just as important as your time on! Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Rest easy with Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage. Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Take control of your healthcare and dependent care costs. Short-Term Disability: Receive income protection if you're unable to work due to a temporary illness or injury. Accolade Care: Personalized healthcare support and navigation. Building Your Future & Beyond Eligible for Referral Bonus: Help us find top talent and get rewarded. Tuition Reimbursement: We invest in your growth. Profit Sharing Bonus: Share in our success. 401K: Secure your financial future. OSJL Vacations & Various Discounts at Partner Companies: Unlock incredible travel opportunities and savings on a wide range of goods and services. 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. Key Responsibilities Support Company programs flawlessly to maximize revenue and achieve store goals. Ensure the store runs smoothly in the absence of the Store Team Leader, demonstrating leadership capabilities. Reconcile daily funds according to store closing procedures. Actively lead and support efficient freight flow process, maintain a well‑organized backroom, and achieve a 24‑hour freight turnaround. Proactively leverage technology to maximize scheduling effectiveness in support of managing freight. Partner with the Store Team Leader to maintain optimal store inventory levels. Ensure proper merchandising and product placement. Actively lead and support timely and accurate placement of products on the sales floor, ensuring compliance with Company merchandising standards. Collaborate with the Store Team Leader to develop and implement effective merchandising strategies that drive sales and optimize inventory turnover. Monitor, lead, and assist with freight flow, ensuring products are received, processed, and stocked efficiently. Coordinate the receiving team in ensuring accurate receipt and inspection of merchandise. Identify and address any product shortages or overstocks. Support recruitment, training, and development of store associates. Identify and nurture high-potential associates, preparing them for future growth. Foster a stable, knowledgeable team environment where associates feel valued and empowered to succeed. Ensure the store exceeds company standards for merchandising, cleanliness, and overall presentation. Lead by example, ensuring all operations, merchandising, and visual aspects comply with company policies and programs. Cultivate positive and productive working relationships with store leadership, associates, and field management. Monitor and maintain exceptional customer service, exceeding company and customer expectations. Maintain store cleanliness and visual standards. Leveraging Technology Support HCM processes, including associate data, timekeeping, benefits, and learning‑management system (LMS) operations to maintain efficient delivery of associate development programs. Maintain Oracle systems to manage store related expenses. Consistently review Domo Store Spotlight technology to ensure productivity goals are met and opportunities are addressed. Daily use of Thinktime to ensure maximum level of efficiency for all store related communications. Utilize mobile devices to manage technology support and operational expectations of the store. Qualifications 4+ years of previous retail management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficient 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 to complete assigned tasks are required throughout the shift. Conditions at each store location may vary, including sales area, stockroom/receiving area, and operations/office area. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Travel on an as‑needed basis. This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position. Leadership has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract, either express or implied. You are an at‑will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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