Location:
Calumet City, Illinois
Job Summary:
The Store Lead will be responsible for supporting the Store Leadership Team by completing cash-wrap operations, opening and closing procedures, and acting as Leader on Duty (LOD). The Store Lead will represent the brand, operate in a professional manner, engage customers, maintain store standards, and support teamwork and employee development.
Responsibilities:
Key Accountabilities:
- Assist in developing talent through the training of associates, including giving in-the-moment coaching conversations
- Partners with Store Manager to address an performance concerns with associates
- Support and participate in all company training and development initiatives
- Foster a positive work environment and provides direct, objective feedback in a timely manner
- Assess performance and provide the appropriate level of feedback on a daily basis and during the annual performance review process
- Motivate and inspire the associates to build brand loyalty and create a positive store environment for both internal and external customers
- Model, encourage, and demonstrate exceptional customer service behaviors while on the sales floor and maintain high standards throughout the store while ensuring the integrity of the brand
- Represent the company in a professional and positive manner
- Support the management team to maximize productivity through operational and product knowledge, customer service and participating in an completing key store initiatives
- Participate in the Leader on Duty (LOD) program by providing an exceptional customer shopping experience, and driving store profitability while leveraging payroll
- Process payroll weekly
- Modify schedule based on business climate
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and efficient stockroom, adhering to set policies
- Ensure Environment (CRE) Standards & Safety requirements are being met
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1-3 years previous retail experience
- Must be at least 18 years of ag
Skills and Behaviors:
- Excellent customer engagement
- Must be detail oriented
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- Ability to work in team environment
- Ability to give and receive performance-based feedback
- Must embrace self-development
- Must be an effective communicator
- Must be adaptable and flexible to changing priorities
- Excellent time management, planning, and organization skills
- Proficient 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 PT/FT Availability Requirements set by the Company
- Ability to maneuver on sales floor and stockroom; climb ladder, lift and carry up to 50 lbs
Hourly/Salary
o Benefits include: Paid Time Off, Employee Discount, 401(k) and company match, Wellness Reimbursement, Adoption Assistance, free backup care (for kids, pets & the elderly), choice of health insurance plans, company-paid life/AD&D, short and long term disability, a variety of voluntary benefits and an employee assistance program. Benefit offerings are subject to change and vary by role/level for each position. Respective waiting periods may apply to certain benefit offerings.
The Children's Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
