Apparel Lead Full Time

BJ's Wholesale Club • New Tampa, FL

3d

About The Position

The Apparel Lead oversees the apparel department, supports sales and financial goals, and helps deliver a high-quality member experience. The role is responsible for apparel inventory, merchandising, seasonal strategies, promotional execution, and department presentation. It has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but the Apparel Lead trains, influences, motivates, and supports the apparel team and serves as a subject matter expert on visual merchandising and presentation standards. The position also supports club policies, procedures, compliance, safety, and attendance expectations, and may perform duties in other departments as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2–3 years of retail experience, preferably in soft lines, apparel, or fashion.
• Task-oriented, reliable, goal-setting, and organized.
• Demonstrated customer service experience, including resolving customer issues.
• Familiarity with merchandising principles and Planogram (POG) execution.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards of presentation and cleanliness.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Frequent standing and movement on hard surfaces.
• Regular lifting of up to 50 pounds; occasional heavier lifting with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist members, answer questions, resolve concerns, and help provide a positive shopping experience.
• Monitor inventory, conduct stock checks, coordinate with Club Leadership to support product availability, and keep backstock organized for replenishment.
• Execute clearance, salvage, and markdown activity communicated through My Work to meet sell-through goals.
• Implement and maintain planograms, apparel tables, displays, and visual merchandising standards.
• Ensure merchandise and displays are organized, clean, stocked, correctly placed, and presented to the required standards and heights.
• Execute promotional events and ensure signage is visible, accurate, and timely.
• Follow company policies, procedures, compliance requirements, and safety standards.
• Train, influence, motivate, and support the apparel team in achieving sales goals and maintaining performance standards.
• Provide feedback and maintain open communication about improving the member experience and business performance.
• Maintain club policies and procedures, perform other assigned duties, and work in other departments as needed.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Complimentary Club Card Membership and a free Supplemental Membership for someone in the team member’s household.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Choice of three medical plans, with optional dental and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and flexible spending account options.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match for eligible team members age 18 and older.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, with shares of BJ’s common stock available at a 15% discount through after-tax payroll deductions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed