DEPARTMENT LEAD

Spherion is searching for a Department Lead who will oversee all aspects of a retail department, from inventory management to customer engagement. Drive growth, increase sales, and create an exceptional shopping experience for customers. If you're passionate about retail and have leadership experience, apply now!

Schedule: Normal Business hours 8 am - 5 pm M-F. The individual in this position needs to have evening and weekend availability. (Includes 1-2 evenings a week, and at least every other weekend)

$22 - $24 an hour DOE

Responsibilities:

-Lead & Mentor: Serve as the Department expert, training associates in product knowledge, selling techniques, and customer service standards. -Drive Sales & Merchandising: Collaborate with Merchandising Teams and Store Leaders to plan promotional resets, maintain end caps, and maximize sales opportunities. -Deliver "Amaze Every Customer" Service: Warmly greet shoppers, answer product calls, and offer personalized paint solutions. -Maintain Operational Standards: Oversee inventory levels, communicate replenishment needs, and ensure accurate signage, pricing, and special orders. -Ensure Safety & Cleanliness: Drive a positive safety culture, assist with forklift operation (once certified), and keep department spaces pristine. -Innovate & Collaborate: Actively participate in leadership meetings and offer proactive ideas to streamline store operations.

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:

See below

Education:

High School

Experience:

1-4 years

Qualifications:

-Previous retail management or department leadership experience preferred -Extensive knowledge of paint, painting tools & accessories is highly advantageous -Demonstrated ability to train, coach, and develop team members -Strong merchandising and visual presentation skills -Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities -High School Diploma or GED required -Ability to lift, move, and carry up to 40 pounds

To be considered, please apply online at www.spherion.com/apply or call Dawn Johnsen at 605-335-6010

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

key responsibilities

-Lead & Mentor: Serve as the Department expert, training associates in product knowledge, selling techniques, and customer service standards.-Drive Sales & Merchandising: Collaborate with Merchandising Teams and Store Leaders to plan promotional resets, maintain end caps, and maximize sales opportunities.-Deliver "Amaze Every Customer" Service: Warmly greet shoppers, answer product calls, and offer personalized paint solutions.-Maintain Operational Standards: Oversee inventory levels, communicate replenishment needs, and ensure accurate signage, pricing, and special orders.-Ensure Safety & Cleanliness: Drive a positive safety culture, assist with forklift operation (once certified), and keep department spaces pristine.-Innovate & Collaborate: Actively participate in leadership meetings and offer proactive ideas to streamline store operations.

experience 1-4 years

skills See below

qualifications

-Previous retail management or department leadership experience preferred-Extensive knowledge of paint, painting tools & accessories is highly advantageous-Demonstrated ability to train, coach, and develop team members-Strong merchandising and visual presentation skills-Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities-High School Diploma or GED required-Ability to lift, move, and carry up to 40 pounds

education High School