Retail Store Area Team Leader (Assistant Team Leader)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Associate Discount

Wellbeing Resources

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

FSA

Short-Term Disability

Accolade Care

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Profit Sharing

Vacation Days

Partner Discounts

Job summary

Ocean State Job Lot in Westerly, RI seeks a Store Area Team Leader to supervise multiple store zones, drive merchandising standards, and lead a team to deliver efficient operations and exceptional customer service.

You will oversee freight flow, backroom organization, and inventory, coach associates, recruit and develop talent, and ensure adherence to company policies while using our technology tools to maximize performance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of previous retail management experience.
• Proficient in Google suite (Sites, Slides, Drive, Docs, Sheets).
• Experience with HCM and BI tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise store areas to uphold merchandising standards.
• Oversee freight flow and backroom organization for efficiency and turnaround.
• Oversee inventory to maintain optimal levels and accurate receiving.
• Coach and develop store associates; support recruitment and onboarding.
• Collaborate with leadership to maintain store cleanliness and customer service excellence.

Skills

Retail management

Team leadership

Merchandising

Operations oversight

Google Workspace

Tools

Oracle ERP

Domo

Thinktime

LMS

Google Workspace

Job description

The hourly pay range for this position is $24 to $26 per hour, and it is eligible for overtime at a rate of $36.00 to $39.00 per hour.

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.
• 401K: 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!

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. 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. You will be leveraging OSJL’s streamlined approach to technology, ensuring exceptional merchandising, operations, and a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Profitability:

• 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 your

• Daily funds are appropriately reconciled according to store closing procedures.

Backroom Efficiency

• 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.

Inventory Management

• Partner with the Store Team Leader to maintain optimal store inventory levels.
• Ensuring proper merchandising and product placement.

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 that 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.

Foster a Collaborative Team

• 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.

Championing a Positive Store Culture

• Ensure the store exceeds company standards for merchandising, cleanliness, and overall

presentation.

• Lead by example, ensuring all operations, merchandising, and visual aspects of your area comply

with company policies and programs.

• Cultivate positive and productive working relationships with store leadership, associates, and

field management.

Customer Service Champion

• Monitor and maintain exceptional customer service, exceeding both company and customer

expectations.

• Maintaining store cleanliness and visual standards.

Leveraging Technology

• Support HCM processes, including associate data and timekeeping, benefits, and learning

management system (LMS) operations to maintain efficient delivery of associate development

programs.

• Maintain the Oracle systems to manage store related expenses.
• Consistent review of 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 Is Preferred.

• Proficient in Google platform (i.e., 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.

• The conditions for performing all job functions will change according to the constraints of an

individual store location. These will include a sales area, a stockroom/receiving area and a

separate operations/office area, all of which may have varying conditions such as temperature,

dust levels, and overall accessibility.

• 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. #INDSup