Area Store Leader: Merch & Freight Excellence

Ocean State Job Lot; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate Discount

Wellbeing resources

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

FSA

Short-Term Disability

Accolade Care

Job summary

Ocean State Job Lot is seeking a Store Area Team Leader in Scranton to oversee merchandising, freight operations, and team leadership. You will drive store performance, coach associates, and ensure efficient backroom processes.

The role emphasizes achieving profitability while maintaining company standards. You will lead by example, manage daily store activities, and collaborate with leadership to optimize scheduling, inventory, and customer service.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of retail management experience or an equivalent combination of education
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and familiarity with business intelligence tools
• Customer-focused leadership with ability to motivate teams

Responsibilities

• Lead store merchandising, freight operations, and daily store performance
• Coach and develop associates to deliver strong results
• Ensure accurate cash handling and store closing procedures
• Oversee backroom efficiency and freight flow to optimize inventory
• Collaborate with leadership to drive sales and adherence to policies

Skills

Retail management

Leadership

Customer service

Tools

Google Workspace

BI tools

Job description

Ocean State Job Lot is seeking a Store Area Team Leader in Scranton to oversee merchandising, freight operations, and team leadership. You will drive store performance, coach associates, and ensure efficient backroom processes.

The role emphasizes achieving profitability while maintaining company standards. You will lead by example, manage daily store activities, and collaborate with leadership to optimize scheduling, inventory, and customer service.