Retail Store Area Team Leader-Sign on Bonus $3,500

The hourly pay range for this position is $25 to $28 per hour, eligible for overtime at a rate of $37.50 to $42.00 per hour. For a limited time we are also offering a $3,500 sign‑on bonus (external candidates only) and referral bonuses up to $5,000. Your Everyday Perks & Protection 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, ensuring you and your loved ones are protected. Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Take control of your healthcare and dependent care costs with pre‑tax savings. 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 to help you make the most of your benefits. Building Your Future & Beyond Eligible for Referral Bonus: Help us find top talent and get rewarded for it! Tuition Reimbursement: We invest in your growth and development by supporting your continuing education. Profit Sharing Bonus: Share in our success and see the direct impact of your hard work. 401(k): Secure your financial future with our retirement savings plan. OSJL Vacations & Various Discounts at Partner Companies: Unlock incredible travel opportunities and savings on a wide range of goods and services! Job Overview As a Store Area Team Leader at OSJL, you will be responsible for ensuring 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. Key Responsibilities Support company programs flawlessly to maximize revenue and achieve store goals. Ensure the store runs smoothly in your absence, demonstrating leadership capabilities. Daily funds are appropriately reconciled according to store closing procedures. Actively lead and support an 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 the 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 to ensure accurate receipt and inspection of merchandise. Identify and address any product shortages or overstocks. Support the 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 both company and customer expectations. Maintain store cleanliness and visual standards. Support HCM processes, including associate data and timekeeping, benefits, and learning‑management‑system operations. Maintain the Oracle systems to manage store related expenses. Consistently review Domo Store Spotlight technology to ensure productivity goals are met and opportunities are addressed. Use Thinktime daily to maximize efficiency for all store‑related communications. Utilize mobile devices to manage technology support and operational expectations of the store. Travel on an as‑needed basis. 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. The conditions for performing all job functions will change according to the constraints of an individual store location (sales area, stockroom/receiving area, separate operations/office area), with varying temperature, dust levels, and overall accessibility. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Additional Information 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ocean State Job Lot