Retail Store Area Supervisor

$39,520 - $45,760/Yr

Ocean State Job Lot - North Kingstown, RI

Full-time - Entry Level

North Kingstown, RI

101-250 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Store Area Supervisor at Ocean State Job Lot is responsible for overseeing daily operations and merchandising within assigned areas of the store. This role emphasizes exceptional customer service and operational efficiency, serving as a developmental pathway for future leadership positions within the company.

Responsibilities

• Champion exceptional customer service for diverse clientele, fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment through exemplifying the T.R.E.A.T. model.
• Bridge the gap between customers and corporate customer service, ensuring effective resolution for all.
• Promote Company-wide customer initiatives (e.g., donations, loyalty programs, promotions).
• Create effective work schedules for your assigned area.
• Provide guidance and support to your team to ensure task completion and cultivate a collaborative, motivating environment.
• Support training for store associates in your area, fostering opportunities for growth across all levels.
• Manage merchandise presentation, ensuring timely adherence to Company guidelines.
• Maintain accurate signage and ticketing, exercising control through proper ordering, backroom stock management, and sales floor flow.
• Verify pricing accuracy of incoming shipments, report errors and discrepancies, and perform daily manifest checks.
• Identify, separate, and display priority items effectively.
• Handle packaways, Return To Warehouse shipments, transfers, recalls, and returns in accordance with Company policies.
• Uphold all store safety and maintenance standards.
• When designated, supervise store operations, including opening and closing procedures.
• Operate a cash register as needed.
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• 1 or more years professional experience in other retail environments required.
• Prior customer service experience, training experience, and prior merchandise ordering, receiving, stocking, and maintenance experience in other retail environments is preferred.
• Computer skills (i.e., Google platform, including, but not limited to, Email, Sites, Slides, Drive, Docs, Sheets; and Qlik).
• Availability to work as needed by the business including nights and weekends.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Benefits

• 30% discount on purchases