Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: 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. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Supports the GSM / DM in achievement of Departmental Sales, Gross Margin, Inventory Shrinkage and Payroll Goals. Provides daily direction to the associates within the department. Prepares to-do / Task lists. Executes all merchandising directives i.e. "Top 25 list", "Extreme Savings" items, etc. & maintain all plan-o-grams as set by the Corporate Office. Insures a pleasant and productive shopping experience for all customers. Assists the GSM / DM and Human Resources Manager to staff the department with "service" oriented associates; participates in interviewing and makes recommendations for selection; coordinates training; consults with GSM and gives input on preparation of performance appraisals; prepares weekly work schedules; coaches and motivates associates to promote positive customer relations and a productive team-oriented work environment. Resolves customer and associate opportunities with GSM / DM and HR Manager. Maintains a high level of personal Customer Service; achieves better than Company average customer service results (surveys, secret shops, etc.). Remains Product "expert" through ongoing product knowledge training; conducts product demos to entire staff. Assists the GSM / DM with coordination of all "Special Events"; maintenance of pricing and UPC integrity; determining proper assortments; accuracy of inventory; proper display, signing and pricing of all advertised items. Assists the GSM / DM in carrying out Supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company's policies and applicable