Store Merchandising Team Lead - Outdoor Retail

L.L.Bean; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

L.L.Bean in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Year-round/Full-time Store Team Leader of Merchandising to drive floor sets, sales growth, and exceptional customer experiences in our Stonefield location. The role combines merchandising leadership, team coaching, and store-wide accountability, with a focus on visual standards, reporting, and training of associates to deliver the legendary L.L.Bean service.

This leadership position requires collaboration, adaptability, and a passion for outdoor

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent with at least 2 plus years of retail experience in relevant retailer
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Systems knowledge (POS, Word, Excel) and comfort with social media platforms
• Capability to build strong partnerships and to work collaboratively to achieve goals
• Ability to inspire and motivate others
• Ability to maintain a high level of enthusiasm and a positive attitude
• Demonstrated ability to foster an inclusive work environment and customer experience
• Demonstrated capacity for collaborative work in a retail environment, is adept at serving customers and teams from a variety of backgrounds
• Demonstrated interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
• Mobility and desire to relocate a plus

Responsibilities

• Plans maps and executes floor sets by translating Trail Guide and floor sets into compelling and inspiring merchandise presentations
• Analyzes reports and uses business acumen to make smart decisions to drive sales
• Completes and supports all visual display and windows execution
• Works closely with Operations Productivity team to plan and efficiently process floor sets and replenishment
• Executes marketing signage and promotions
• Executes markdowns and merchandise recovery
• Models and fosters an environment where service is the top priority and drives sales and brand loyalty
• Acts as a Leader on Duty as scheduled to drive conversion and sales
• Leverages business reports to analyze trends and identify opportunities to improve service metrics
• Executes and implements recognition programs and in-store events
• Reviews forward-looking business events and develops activations to drive sales
• Ensures the sales floor is full and sizes are represented
• Ensures high level of fitting room service to drive conversion and UPT
• Supports and trains associates and delivers GUIDE training
• Maintains employee communications and content for motivation
• Models inclusive hiring practices and fosters an inclusive work environment
• Works collaboratively across differences to support the team and customers

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Partnerships and collaboration

Motivation and leadership

Enthusiasm and positive attitude

Inclusive environment fostering

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Flexible schedule (nights/weekends/hol

Relocation openness

Education

2-Year Associates Degree

Tools

POS

Word

Excel

Job description

L.L.Bean in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Year-round/Full-time Store Team Leader of Merchandising to drive floor sets, sales growth, and exceptional customer experiences in our Stonefield location. The role combines merchandising leadership, team coaching, and store-wide accountability, with a focus on visual standards, reporting, and training of associates to deliver the legendary L.L.Bean service.

This leadership position requires collaboration, adaptability, and a passion for outdoor