Store Area Team Leader: Lead Merchandising & Team Growth

Ocean-State-Job-Lot; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Ocean State Job Lot in Middletown, RI is seeking a Store Area Team Leader with a track record of retail leadership to manage merchandising, freight flow, and team development. This on-site, full-time role drives store goals and customer service excellence.

The position emphasizes strategic leadership, inventory management, and a collaborative store culture, with a sign-on bonus and competitive benefits. Prior retail management experience is essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of retail management experience.
• Ability to lead store teams and drive results.
• Strong merchandising and operations knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead store teams to achieve merchandising standards and sales goals.
• Oversee freight flow and backroom efficiency with 24-hour turnaround.
• Monitor inventory, ensure product placement and stock levels.
• Foster collaboration and develop associates for growth.
• Maintain high standards of customer service and store presentation.

Skills

Retail leadership

Team motivation

Merchandising

Education

4+ years retail management

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Ocean State Job Lot in Middletown, RI is seeking a Store Area Team Leader with a track record of retail leadership to manage merchandising, freight flow, and team development. This on-site, full-time role drives store goals and customer service excellence.

The position emphasizes strategic leadership, inventory management, and a collaborative store culture, with a sign-on bonus and competitive benefits. Prior retail management experience is essential.