TEAM LEADER

Primark; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 37,195,000 - 39,950,000; Full time

Job summary

Primark in Burlington, MA is seeking a Team Leader to drive sales and deliver outstanding customer experiences by leading and developing a team of Sales Associates. You will collaborate with store management to run daily operations, maintain high standards, and provide coaching to colleagues.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, effective communication in English, and a focus on stock availability, merchandising, and shop floor presentation within a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership: lead, motivate and develop a team of Sales Associates.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to deliver a great shopping experience.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Clear, effective communication in English with customers, colleagues and management.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and deliver an outstanding customer experience by leading, motivating, and developing your team of colleagues.
• Collaborate with the management team to support the daily running of the store and uphold operational standards.
• Ensure stock, merchandising and pricing are accurate and well displayed.
• Provide daily coaching and in-the-moment feedback to guide performance and development.
• Oversee store operations, including opening, closing, and duty management as needed.

Job description

Team Leader

Because you don’t just succeed – you exceed. Retail our way.

A people-first culture. Inclusive spaces. Expanding teams, capabilities, and ambitions. And thanks to our incredible size and scale, more growth opportunities for you and more amazing experiences for our customers. As a Team Leader at Primark, progress is yours to own at the forefront of expanding this fashion revolution in the United States.

Our strong values run through everything we do. We’re caring, dynamic and we succeed together. There’s real accountability and ownership here as you shape your team’s development and encourage a fast, efficient, enjoyable customer experience.

What You’ll Do

As a Team Leader, you will drive sales and deliver an outstanding customer experience by leading, motivating, and developing your team of colleagues. You will collaborate closely with the management team to support the daily running of the store, uphold excellent operational standards, and create a high performing and engaged colleague experience. You will provide clear direction, daily coaching, and in-the-moment feedback to ensure colleagues understand expectations, deliver great service, and maintain strong store standards. With a consistent focus on size availability, stock fill, and merchandising execution, you will help maximize sales while creating a fast, friendly, and efficient shopping experience for customers. Daily, you will collaborate with managers across the store to support colleague performance, manage operational priorities, and contribute to a positive, inclusive, and high‑engagement culture. Here is how it looks in action:

• Maintain strong stock levels and size availability to maximize sales and meet customer expectations.
• Deliver excellent store standards by ensuring the sales floor is well‑presented, merchandised, and fully replenished.
• Allocate daily tasks and support schedules so colleagues are productive, engaged, and focused on the right priorities.
• Oversee key customer areas and ensure a fast, friendly, and efficient shopping experience.
• Support day‑to‑day store operations, including opening, closing, and store duty management when needed.
• Review customer service feedback, handle customer issues professionally, and elevate when appropriate.
• Coach, motivate, and support colleagues through effective communication, recognition, onboarding, and ongoing development.
• Ensure pricing, signage, markdowns, stockroom organization, and safety checks are completed accurately and in line with operational standards.

What You’ll Get

People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. We’re committed to your success and will provide you with a robust onboarding period. Here, you’ll be empowered to succeed. As we rapidly expand across the globe, we’ll give you the tools that you need to excel. We’ll also offer you competitive benefits and work life balance – we know your life outside of the store is important.

What You’ll Bring

As a Team Leader, you will report into the Department Manager & support the store by leading and developing a team of Sales Associates. Here is what you will bring to the role:

• The ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team effectively, fostering a positive and supportive working environment.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to deliver a great shopping experience and resolve issues confidently.
• Good organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• The ability to think on your feet, solve problems, and adapt to changing store needs or customer demands.
• Clear and effective communication skills for interacting with customers, colleagues, and management.
• Confidence using retail technologies, including cash registers, self‑checkouts, tablets, and handheld POS devices.
• Position holder must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently, orally and in writing, with managers, supervisors, and hourly colleagues in English to provide instruction, coaching, corrective action, safety instructions and lead teams as a manager daily and in emergencies. Position holder must also be able to provide amazing customer service in English, which includes being able to orally communicate with customers in English and monitor the performance of English‑speaking colleagues whose job duties require communication with customers.

The pay range for this role is: $27.00-$29.00

Primark is an equal opportunity employer. Primark does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Primark is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please email [e-mail] with your request. This email is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

Primark is an equal opportunity employer. Primark does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Primark is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please email [e-mail] with your request. This email is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

Our fashion isn’t one‑size‑fits‑all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together. Excited? Good. There’s real accountability and ownership here as you shape your store, team’s futures, and steer sales. It’s energizing to put your skills to work, in a growing local and global business committed to helping people express themselves- and feel a sense of belonging. Because you thrive outside your comfort zone.

Primark is an equal opportunity employer. Primark does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Primark is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please email [e-mail] with your request. This email is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.