Shift Lead 1

Leslie's; Derby (KS); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

Leslie’s in Derby, Kansas is seeking a Shift Lead 1 to support store performance and uphold customer service, sales plans, profitability, and merchandising objectives. You will train and develop a team while leading by example and ensuring a welcoming environment for customers.

The role emphasizes learning store procedures, managing expenses, and driving both commercial and residential sales, with safety as a priority and opportunities to advance through our succession program.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience leading a team (preferred).
• A valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
• Ability to achieve placement in the succession program.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency with computers.
• Ability to complete required training within two months of hire.
• Minimum of one year of retail experience (external) or at least 6 months as an internal lead with completed testing on Basic, Intermediate and Advanced training modules.
• Must have successfully completed testing on all required Intermediate training; new hires with managerial experience of at least six months may be considered.
• The ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the General Manager to learn overall expectations and procedures of store operations, sales plans, profit margins, payroll and all controllable expenses (P&L).
• Conduct water analysis and mechanical repairs.
• Increase commercial and residential sales and customer counts.
• Ensure that the team follows all safety protocols.
• Identify new talent to join the team.
• Maintain a clean, well merchandised, and welcoming environment.
• Assist with merchandising and inventory control.
• Perform opening and closing store responsibilities, including daily bank deposits.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Sales

Safety protocol

Merchandising

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Founded in 1963, Leslie’s is the largest and most trusted direct‑to‑consumer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry. We serve the aftermarket needs of residential and professional consumers with an extensive and largely exclusive assortment of essential pool and spa care products, operating an integrated ecosystem of 900+ retail locations, backyard service and repair, a robust digital platform, and manufacturing and distribution divisions across 35+ states.

Overview

As a Shift Lead 1 you will support the performance of a Leslie’s store to ensure that it meets or exceeds customer service standards, sales plans, profitability, operating procedures, and all merchandising objectives. You will also learn best practices to train and develop a team and set the expectation of providing excellent customer service as you lead by example.

Pay

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 / Hourly

Compensation within range to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge and skills, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the General Manager to learn overall expectations and procedures of store operations, sales plans, profit margins, payroll and all controllable expenses (P&L).
• Conduct water analysis and mechanical repairs.
• Increase commercial and residential sales and customer counts.
• Ensure that the team follows all safety protocols.
• Identify new talent to join the team.
• Maintain a clean, well merchandised, and welcoming environment.
• Assist with merchandising and inventory control.
• Perform opening and closing store responsibilities, including daily bank deposits.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience leading a team (preferred).
• A valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
• Ability to achieve placement in the succession program.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency with computers.
• Ability to complete required training within two months of hire.
• Minimum of one year of retail experience (external) or at least 6 months as an internal lead with completed testing on Basic, Intermediate and Advanced training modules.
• Must have successfully completed testing on all required Intermediate training; new hires with managerial experience of at least six months may be considered.
• The ability to lift 50 lbs.