Team Lead - Retail | Merchants

Summary Partners with the Retail Assistant Store Manager to lead daily department operations, develop associates, and drive sales performance. This role supports operational excellence by coordinating sales initiatives, monitoring performance metrics, coaching team members, and delivering an exceptional customer experience while advancing the mission and values of KARM Stores.

Essential Functions Store Operations & Sales Leadership Assist the Department Manager in planning, coordinating, and executing daily, weekly, and monthly sales initiatives that support department and store goals.

Monitor daily sales metrics and operational data to identify trends, evaluate performance, and support informed decision-making.

Support daily department operations by ensuring company policies, procedures, and operational standards are consistently followed.

Success Factors:
Practices Critical Thinking
• Focuses on Setting Vision/Strategy
• Attains Operational Excellence
• Achieves Results Team Leadership & Associate Development Provide day-to-day leadership by coordinating workflow, assigning priorities, and supporting associates throughout each shift.

Coach, motivate, and develop associates through ongoing feedback, training, and recognition to strengthen individual and team performance.

Foster a positive, collaborative work environment where associates feel supported, engaged, and aligned with department priorities.

Cross training for paired role in production

Assist with other duties as assigned to support daily operations and team success.

Success Factors:
Leads Culture
• Develops Team
• Embraces Communication (360°)
• Displays Personal Insights & Growth Merchandising & Inventory Management Ensure merchandise is accurately stocked, priced, recovered, and presented according to company standards.

Support inventory accuracy through effective merchandising, replenishment, and department organization.

Continuously identify opportunities to improve department efficiency, presentation, and overall execution.

Success Factors:
Attains Operational Excellence
• Practices Critical Thinking
• Achieves Results Customer Experience & Mission Leadership Deliver an exceptional customer experience by modeling outstanding service and helping associates resolve customer concerns effectively.

Build positive relationships with customers and associates while promoting a welcoming, service-oriented culture.

Represent and reinforce the mission, values, and expectations of KARM Stores through daily leadership and decision-making.

Success Factors:
Leads Culture
• Embraces Communication (360°)
• Exercises Good Judgment
• Achieves Results Qualifications High  school diploma or equivalent required.

Previous retail leadership experience preferred.

Experience coaching or leading team members in a retail environment.

Strong understanding of merchandising, sales performance, inventory management, and customer service.

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong leadership, interpersonal, and customer service skills.

Effective verbal communication, coaching, and team development skills.

Knowledge of retail operations, merchandising, inventory control, and sales performance.

Ability to analyze sales metrics, prioritize objectives, and manage multiple responsibilities.

Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Ability to solve complex operational problems and make sound business decisions.

Ability to motivate, develop, and hold associates accountable for performance.

Commitment to professionalism, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements Ability to stand and walk for…