Under the supervision of the Group Sales or Department Manager, the Team Leader gives daily direction to the associates in one of the departments within the store, to include: merchandise presentation, inventory control, pricing, sales enhancements, stocking, and customer service activities. This role supports the GSM / DM in achieving departmental sales, gross margin, inventory shrinkage, and payroll goals. The Team Leader provides daily direction to associates, prepares task lists, and executes merchandising directives. They ensure a pleasant and productive shopping experience for customers, assist in staffing the department with service-oriented associates, and participate in interviewing and making selection recommendations. The role involves coordinating training, providing input on performance appraisals, preparing weekly work schedules, and coaching associates to promote positive customer relations and a productive team environment. They also resolve customer and associate opportunities, maintain a high level of personal customer service, and remain a product expert through ongoing training and product demonstrations. Additionally, the Team Leader assists the GSM/DM with special events, pricing and UPC integrity, assortment determination, inventory accuracy, and display/signing/pricing of advertised items. They also assist in carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, training, planning, assigning and directing work, measuring and evaluating performance, addressing complaints, and resolving problems to maintain a positive, harassment-free working environment. The Team Leader provides a legendary experience for every customer by assisting them in making buying decisions, identifying and evaluating customer needs, making product recommendations, and promoting programs like CLUB Membership, VOC, and In-Store Pick-up.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED