Retail Team Lead (FT)

New Balance; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 24,314 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Tuition reimbursement

$1,000 lifestyle reimbursement

4 weeks of vacation

12 holidays

Generous parental leave

Job summary

New Balance is seeking a full-time Retail Team Lead in Charleston, SC to assist with store operations, including opening and closing duties and driving sales results. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of retail supervisory experience and strong leadership skills. This role involves coaching associates, ensuring a great guest experience, and participating in operational procedures. New Balance offers a competitive pay range of $17.65 - $22.00 - $26.45 hourly and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and generous vacation time.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 2 years’ retail supervisory experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership ability required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with opening/closing the store.
• Drive results through training and development.
• Deliver excellent guest experience.

Skills

Customer service skills

Leadership ability

Verbal communication skills

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Mission

As part of the New Balance Retail Leadership Team, full time Retail Team Leads assist with duties such as opening/closing the store, driving results, operational duties and delivering a world class experience for our guests. You will lead by example through New Balance’s Core Competencies.

Major Responsibilities

• Be a positive leadership presence on the sales floor while communicating and coaching professionally with all associates
• Be results driven in achieving our store key performance indicators through training and development of our associates
• May assist store manager in creating the schedule and taking the lead in floor moves
• Deliver a great guest experience utilizing our GUEST service model
• Be operationally sound, opening/closing the store, inventory control, operational procedures
• Be involved in recruiting/interviewing/hiring of top talent
• Follow safety and reporting regulations, including proper lifting procedures

Requirements For Success

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• 2 years’ retail supervisory experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent educational experience
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Strong customer service and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet the demands of a thriving retail business, which may entail working on weekends and holidays
• Ability to: lift 4 lbs. frequently; lift maximum 8 lbs. occasionally; kneel or squat frequently; move boxes of product up to 50 lbs (with assistance if necessary); stand for extended periods of time; climb ladders occasionally; climb and descend stairs frequently (depending on location)

Charleston, SC Retail Only Pay Range: $17.65 - $22.00 - $26.45 Hourly (actual base pay varying based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, internal equity, geographic location, and more.)

Regular Associate Benefits

New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks – opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs – that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You’ll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave.

Temporary Associates

Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.

Part Time Associates

Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.