Store Lead - Menlo Park - Part Time

The Children's Place•Menlo Park, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Store Lead supports the Store Leadership Team by completing cash-wrap operations and opening and closing procedures, and by acting as Leader on Duty (LOD). The role represents the brand professionally, engages customers, maintains store standards, and supports teamwork and employee development. The Store Lead helps develop associates through training and coaching, partners with the Store Manager to address performance concerns, and provides timely feedback. The role also supports store operations and initiatives, promotes exceptional customer service, contributes to store profitability, processes payroll weekly, adjusts schedules based on business conditions, maintains an organized stockroom, and ensures environmental and safety standards are met. The position is listed as part-time and is located in Edison, New Jersey. It requires schedule flexibility, including weekends, to meet business needs and company availability requirements. Benefits include paid sick time, an employee discount, a 401(k) with company match, wellness reimbursement, adoption assistance, free backup care for children, pets, and elderly people, voluntary benefits, and an employee assistance program. Benefit offerings may change, vary by role and level, and have waiting periods.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1–3 years of previous retail experience.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Excellent customer engagement skills.
Detail oriented, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
Ability to work in a team environment and give and receive performance-based feedback.
Commitment to self-development.
Effective communication skills.
Adaptability and flexibility in response to changing priorities.
Excellent time management, planning, and organization skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to adapt to and learn internal applications.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, to meet business needs and the company’s PT/FT availability requirements.
Ability to maneuver on the sales floor and in the stockroom, climb a ladder, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing talent by training associates and providing in-the-moment coaching.
Partner with the Store Manager to address associate performance concerns.
Support and participate in company training and development initiatives.
Foster a positive work environment and provide timely, direct, objective feedback.
Assess performance and provide appropriate feedback daily and during annual performance reviews.
Motivate and inspire associates to build brand loyalty and create a positive environment for internal and external customers.
Model and encourage exceptional customer service, maintain high store standards, and protect the integrity of the brand.
Represent the company professionally and positively.
Support the management team in maximizing productivity through operational and product knowledge, customer service, and participation in key store initiatives.
Participate in the Leader on Duty program by providing an exceptional shopping experience and driving store profitability while leveraging payroll.
Process payroll weekly.
Modify schedules based on business conditions.
Help maintain a clean, organized, and efficient stockroom in accordance with policies.
Ensure environmental (CRE) standards and safety requirements are met.