Area Supervisor - Store Leadership & Merchandising

Ross Stores, Inc.; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Ross Stores, Inc. is seeking an Area Supervisor to lead a defined area of the store and supervise associates as the Manager on Duty. You will open and close the store, maintain a safe shopping environment, and ensure proper merchandise presentation in line with company standards.

The role emphasizes supervision, adherence to store policies, and consistent execution of daily operations across merchandising, front end, and loss prevention processes.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in English.
• Prior customer service and supervisory experience preferred.
• Familiarity with point-of-sale equipment and applications.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations commonly used in retail environments.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the store and supervise associates.
• Maintain safe and secure environment and ensure loss prevention.
• Oversee front-end operations and cashier processes to meet service standards.
• Ensure proper merchandising, back stock control and seasonal presentation.
• Delegate tasks, train staff and support store management.

Skills

Verbal communication

English fluency

Customer service

Supervisory experience

POS familiarity

Math calculations

Evenings and weekends availability

Tools

Point-of-sale systems

Job description

Ross Stores, Inc. is seeking an Area Supervisor to lead a defined area of the store and supervise associates as the Manager on Duty. You will open and close the store, maintain a safe shopping environment, and ensure proper merchandise presentation in line with company standards.

The role emphasizes supervision, adherence to store policies, and consistent execution of daily operations across merchandising, front end, and loss prevention processes.