Bench Store Team Leader - Southeastern MA

Overview

TPS Group Holdings, a family of brands including The Paper Store, Uncharted and Gifts & More, is all about transforming daily routines into joyful escapes that inspire and surprise. Our mission is to connect with every customer through carefully chosen products, immersive shopping experiences, and service that goes the extra mile—creating a space that sparks joy with every visit. Our stores support the customer experience by providing curated product assortments, exceptional service, and a welcoming environment that reflects our brand.

Position Title:

Bench Store Team Leader

Reports to:

District Manager

The Bench Store Team Leader serves as a pipeline for Store Team Leader opportunities within the District, ready to assume leadership of a store when available. In this role, you’ll ultimately be responsible for learning all aspects of running a TPS store while supporting daily operations, provide world-class service through the G.U.E.S.T. approach while ensuring the TPS mission and values are consistently met.

Working alongside a Store Team Leader, you’ll gain the skills and experience needed to successfully lead your own store.

• Learn to act as a TPS Champion by modeling the G.U.E.S.T. service approach and consistently delivering World Class Service.
  • Greet and welcome every customer warmly and with enthusiasm
  • Understand customer needs by asking open-ended questions
  • Explain product features and benefits in relation to the customers’ needs by providing in-depth product knowledge
  • Suggest additional items to build onto sales by utilizing effective selling techniques
  • Thank the customer sincerely and invite them to return and shop with us again
• Support Store Team Leader in being a TPS Brand Ambassador and building customer loyalty by modeling friendliness, attentiveness, and respect.
• Partner with the Store Team Leader to inspire and motivate the team daily, delivering positive feedback and recognizing performance.
• Contribute to creating a positive work environment by modeling ethical behavior, open communication, and confidentiality.
• Learn and assist with performing ear piercings in select locations, following training and health/safety guidelines.
• Develop decision-making skills to act in the best interest of TPS customers, the store team, and the business.
• Demonstrate commitment to training and development by completing all required training programs and applying learnings on the job.
• Support the execution of strategies to drive sales and customer loyalty, including Hallmark Crown Rewards, TPS Customer Capture, and store events.
• Build readiness to cross-train and coach Associates, Key Holders, and Department Managers in all areas of the store.
• Practice coaching skills by training associates in merchandising, operations, compliance, and G.U.E.S.T. service behaviors.
• Learn to use performance management tools to support team development (evaluations, feedback, and recognition).
• Build positive working relationships with District Manager, peers, merchandisers, and corporate partners.
• Shadow the Store Team Leader in resolving conflicts and facilitating complex conversations with honesty and respect.
• Partner in managing supplies and payroll budgets, developing skills in cost management.
• Perform daily management functions under the guidance of the Store Team Leader (opening/closing, POS management, sales floor supervision, scheduling).
• Complete other assigned tasks and development goals provided by the District Manager.
• Support hiring and retention efforts by learning effective recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding practices.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and expectations.

• Previous specialty retail management experience preferred. This role leads to a Store Team Leader position; all new Bench Store Team Leaders are coded as Manager in Training during the initial onboarding period, up to 8 weeks.
• College degree, preferred.
• Ability to adapt to and support change, learning TPS-specific processes and operational standards.
• Ability to foster a team environment through positive leadership while assisting the Store Team Leader.
• Demonstrates…