Zone Team Leader

Ollie's Bargain Outlet; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with match

Associate discount

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in New Bern, NC is seeking a Retail Zone Team Leader to guide the assigned zone on the sales floor, focusing on merchandising, customer service, and a strong associate experience. You will supervise staff, schedule and open/close the store as needed, and ensure adherence to standards, pricing, and company programs, while maintaining a positive, team-focused attitude.

The role requires 1–2 years of supervisory experience in a mid-size to large retailer, a high school

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1–2 years of supervisory experience with a mid-size to large retailer.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Positive attitude and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Execute procedures for the assigned zone, including merchandising, signage, displays, replenishment, pricing, ad sets, and daily recovery.
• Ensure store standards, operational compliance, seasonal planning, inventory processes, and company programs meet operational expectations.
• Oversee merchandise planning and receiving to keep the sales floor stocked.
• Schedule and staff unloading/processing to the sales floor, driving associate productivity and customer service standards.
• Supervise associates within the zone, communicate directives, and ensure follow-up.
• Perform Team Leader duties to open/close the store and take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Merchandising

Customer service

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Store 197 New Bern, NC
3334 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
New Bern, NC 28562, USA

Description

Join our team and live the Ollie-tude!: (Ollie’s Core Values)

• BE A TEAM PLAYER- Associates are expected to be supportive and work together.
• BE CARING- How do I treat others with courtesy, dignity, and respect?
• BE VALUE OBSESSED- Live the “good stuff cheap” mindset.
• BE COMMITTED- Operate with grit, passion, tenacity, and action.
• BE GROWING- How do we get better every day?
• BE REAL- Associates should be honest, transparent, genuine, trustworthy, and sincere.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and RX coverage begins after 90 Days of employment.
• 401K, generous company match with immediate vesting.
• 20% Associate discount on all Ollie’s purchases.
• Vast array of voluntary benefits.

Position Overview:

The Retail Zone Team Leader is required to provide guidance and direction for the successful operation of a particular zone of the overall retail sales floor of a store location. The Retail Zone Team Leader oversees a team that is passionate about merchandising and selling merchandise, as well as ensuring an exceptional associate and customer experience. Responsibilities include all aspects of merchandising, and customer service oversight.

Primary Responsibilities:

Execute established procedures for assigned zone, including merchandising, signage, displays, replenishment, pricing, ad sets, and daily recovery.

• Ensure that store standards, operational compliance, seasonal planning, inventory processes, and company programs meet all operational expectations.

Oversee process to ensure that merchandise is planned for and received, and that the sales floor is properly stocked.

• Ensure proper scheduling and staffing for effective unload/processing of merchandise to the sales floor while driving associate productivity, daily task assignment, and customer service standards.
• Supervise associates within the assigned zone, communicate company directives to ensure follow-up is completed.
• Perform all Team Leader functions to open and close the store when needed and complete additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of supervisory experience with a mid- to large-size retailer.
• Schedule flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays on a regular basis.
• Positive attitude and team player who interacts well with customers and associates.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Ollie’s is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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