What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front End Team Leader position at Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Inc.?
Join our team and live the Ollie-tude!: (Ollie’s Core Values)
The Retail Front End Team Leader provides leadership for the successful operation of the entire front-end of store. The Retail Front End Team Leader creates and leads a sales team that is passionate about selling merchandise and ensuring a good customer experience. Responsibilities include aspects of Associate development, customer service, asset protection and store maintenance.
Primary Responsibilities
- BE A TEAM PLAYER- Associates are expected to be supportive and work together.
- BE CARING- How do I treat others with courtesy, dignity, and respect?
- BE VALUE OBSESSED- Live the “good stuff cheap” mindset.
- BE COMMITTED- Operate with grit, passion, tenacity, and action.
- BE GROWING- How do we get better every day?
- BE REAL- Associates should be honest, transparent, genuine, trustworthy, and sincere.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and RX coverage begins after 90 days of employment.
- 401K, generous company match with immediate vesting.
- Strong career growth & talent development culture.
- 20% Associate discount on all Ollie’s purchases.
- Vast array of voluntary benefits.
The Retail Front End Team Leader provides leadership for the successful operation of the entire front-end of store. The Retail Front End Team Leader creates and leads a sales team that is passionate about selling merchandise and ensuring a good customer experience. Responsibilities include aspects of Associate development, customer service, asset protection and store maintenance.
Primary Responsibilities
- Oversee front-end, entrance, and exterior standards while driving associate productivity, daily task assignment, and customer service standards.
- Assist with managing payroll budgets, expenses, store banking, shrink reduction, and related reporting to support financial and operational goals.
- Provide leadership with the Associates regarding all donation programs and Ollie’s Army sign-up and membership.
- Lead monthly safety meetings and ensure follow-up actions are completed.
- Assist with the hiring, development, supervision, and scheduling of store Associates to support staffing and performance goals.
- Support merchandising execution and ensure pricing updates are completed as required.
- Perform all Team Leader functions to open and close the store when needed and complete additional responsibilities as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 1–2 years of supervisory experience with a mid- to large-size retailer.
- Schedule flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays on a regular basis.
- Positive attitude and team player who interacts well with customers and associates.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to push and pull up to 35 pounds.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.