Area Store Leader – Merchandising & Team Growth

Ocean State Job Lot; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% Associate Discount

Wellbeing Time & Care.com Access

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness benefits

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Profit Sharing Bonus

Job summary

Ocean State Job Lot in Rutland, VT is seeking a Store Area Team Leader to oversee multiple store areas, drive merchandising standards, and lead teams to deliver smooth operations and strong customer service.

You will optimize freight flow, inventory accuracy, and scheduling, while collaborating with the Store Team Leader and field management. The role emphasizes leadership, process improvement, and a commitment to company programs.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of retail management experience or equivalent leadership experience.
• Strong leadership and team development abilities.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and HCM/BI tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee store areas and ensure merchandising standards.
• Manage freight flow and backroom efficiency to support operations.
• Collaborate with Store Team Leader to optimize inventory and scheduling.
• Lead recruitment, training, and development of store associates.
• Maintain customer service excellence and store appearance.
• Leverage technology to support store communications and reporting.

Skills

Retail management

Leadership

Team development

Customer service

Tools

Google Workspace

HCM software

Oracle

Domo

Thinktime

Job description

Ocean State Job Lot in Rutland, VT is seeking a Store Area Team Leader to oversee multiple store areas, drive merchandising standards, and lead teams to deliver smooth operations and strong customer service.

You will optimize freight flow, inventory accuracy, and scheduling, while collaborating with the Store Team Leader and field management. The role emphasizes leadership, process improvement, and a commitment to company programs.