ROSS DRESS FOR LESS
Area Supervisor - Forest City, NC
ROSS DRESS FOR LESS, Forest City, North Carolina, United States, 28043
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ROSS DRESS FOR LESS
Area Supervisor | Forest City, NC
$14.00/hr - $16.00/hr
Our values start with our people! Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.
As Part Of Our Team, You Will Experience
Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow
Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.
General Purpose The Area Supervisor is a member of the Store Leadership who is responsible for a specific, assigned area of the Store as well as the general operations and supervision of the Store when functioning as the Manager on Duty. Area Supervisors are responsible for opening and closing the Store, supervising Associates, and maintaining a friendly, easy to shop environment. They ensure proper merchandise presentation, and maintain a clean work area at all times. Area Supervisors are also responsible for executing and supervising Company operational processes as needed.
Essential Functions Maintaining Safe & Secure Environments
Understand that safety is the number one priority and practice safe behaviors in everything they do.
Maintain a high level of awareness on the sales floor to create a safe and secure shopping environment for everyone. Immediately correct or report unsafe conditions or practices to Store Leadership.
Secure the building, including entrance/exit control (Associate entry/egress, receiving door, daily trash removal, etc.), Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) device daily checks, Cash Office security, armored carrier pick‑ups and register area.
Remove clutter and ensure safe, clear egress to emergency exits.
Ensure customer safety including accident prevention, accident reporting and emergency procedures.
Test all fire alarm systems as scheduled and respond to after‑hours alarms when requested.
Customer Service
Treat all Customers, Associates, and other leaders with respect.
Demonstrate courtesy, friendliness, and professionalism at all times. Recognize Associates using Company recognition programs.
Personal and Store Brand
Represent and support the Company brand at all times.
Maintain a professional appearance in accordance with the Company Dress Code. Ensure all Associates adhere to the Company Dress Code at all times.
Keep all areas of the Store clean, well‑maintained, and merchandised to standard.
Be responsible for daily trash removal.
General Merchandising
Ensure recovery, sizing and markdowns are completed to Company standards through teaching, assigning tasks, and following up per Company best practice.
Be responsible for receiving merchandise truck when needed.
Process all merchandise with a sense of urgency.
Handle all non‑merchandise inbound deliveries (i.e. signs, supplies, special deliveries, etc.).
Maintain cleanliness and organization of all Stockrooms.
Help deliver and place merchandise on sales floor when all merchandise is processed.
Ensure any back‑stock is secured and processed to Company policy.
Merchandise the department, including the back stock.
Reduce loss due to damage.
Ensure compliance with the monthly presentation guidelines in the assigned area.
Perform floor moves and signing, including promotional signing as needed.
Perform re‑wraps as needed.
Loss Prevention
Understand and comply with the Loss Prevention Awareness Program and be responsible for Store Loss Prevention, which includes maintaining a large customer service presence on the sales floor, customer and associate engagement and heightened loss prevention awareness.
Demonstrate integrity and honesty in all interactions with Associates and Customers as a representative of Ross Leadership. Safeguard confidential information, cash, credit card information and merchandise.
Maintain the Public View Monitor (PVM) system properly.
Conduct “Code 50” package inspections.
Execute all Company Best Practices and maximize productivity by minimizing steps and touches while working.
Front End Supervision and Operations
Execute all Company Best Practices and maximize productivity by minimizing extra touches when working. Ensure Associates are executing to Company standards at the Front End.
Maintain pace, energy and presence at the Front End, managing the line to expedite customer wait time.
Train and coach Associates on cash registers, shortage control policies and other front‑end procedures to meet friendly and productivity standards.
Control Retail Associates’ break schedule for backups, lunches and breaks.
Ensure all equipment is working properly.
Maintain proper supplies and recovery for the Front End area.
Expedite go‑backs, ensuring they are properly scanned, security tagged and ticketed.
Teach all Associates the “Scan and Bag” best practice.
Ensure salability of merchandise on the Front End, aisle tables, men’s/women’s 4‑way features and specialty racks.
Fitting Rooms
Be responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of the Fitting Rooms.
Ensure all Fitting Room garment tags are audited and accounted for consistent with Company policy.
Ensure go‑back compliance throughout the day. All merchandise returned to the sales floor must be ticketed, scanned, nubbed and security tagged as needed.
Administrative Duties As Assigned by Store Manager
Ensure cash pulls and bank deposits are conducted to Company policy.
Be responsible for Front End control when needed. Understand and adhere to the policies and procedures that refer to refund approval, associate purchase approval, securing tills and cash in safe, register paid‑outs/ins, void approval, register media and break schedules.
Handle payroll administration including daily punch edits, Associate scheduling compliance, Sunday payroll transmission and payroll reporting as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Store Manager.
Competencies
Manages Work Processes
Business Acumen
Plans, Aligns & Prioritizes
Builds Talent
Collaborates
Leading by Example
Communicates Effectively
Ensures Accountability & Execution
Qualifications And Special Skills Required
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Fluency in English.
Prior Customer Service and supervisory experience preferred.
Familiarity with point‑of‑sale equipment and applications.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations commonly used in retail environments.
Ability to work evenings and weekends.
Physical Requirements / ADA
Use all Store equipment, including PDTs, registers and PCs as required.
Spend up to 100% of working time standing, walking and moving around the Store.
Regularly bend at the waist, squat, kneel, climb, carry, reach and stoop.
Occasionally push, pull and lift more than 25 lbs.
Use janitorial equipment, rolling racks, ladders and other assigned supplies.
Certain assignments may require other qualifications and skills.
Associates who work Stockroom shifts: regularly push, pull and lift more than 20 lbs.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Retail Associates
Stockroom Leads (where applicable)
Disclaimer This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all‑inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.
Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Business Development and Sales
Industries Retail
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Area Supervisor - Forest City, NC
role at
ROSS DRESS FOR LESS
Area Supervisor | Forest City, NC
$14.00/hr - $16.00/hr
Our values start with our people! Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.
As Part Of Our Team, You Will Experience
Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow
Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.
General Purpose The Area Supervisor is a member of the Store Leadership who is responsible for a specific, assigned area of the Store as well as the general operations and supervision of the Store when functioning as the Manager on Duty. Area Supervisors are responsible for opening and closing the Store, supervising Associates, and maintaining a friendly, easy to shop environment. They ensure proper merchandise presentation, and maintain a clean work area at all times. Area Supervisors are also responsible for executing and supervising Company operational processes as needed.
Essential Functions Maintaining Safe & Secure Environments
Understand that safety is the number one priority and practice safe behaviors in everything they do.
Maintain a high level of awareness on the sales floor to create a safe and secure shopping environment for everyone. Immediately correct or report unsafe conditions or practices to Store Leadership.
Secure the building, including entrance/exit control (Associate entry/egress, receiving door, daily trash removal, etc.), Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) device daily checks, Cash Office security, armored carrier pick‑ups and register area.
Remove clutter and ensure safe, clear egress to emergency exits.
Ensure customer safety including accident prevention, accident reporting and emergency procedures.
Test all fire alarm systems as scheduled and respond to after‑hours alarms when requested.
Customer Service
Treat all Customers, Associates, and other leaders with respect.
Demonstrate courtesy, friendliness, and professionalism at all times. Recognize Associates using Company recognition programs.
Personal and Store Brand
Represent and support the Company brand at all times.
Maintain a professional appearance in accordance with the Company Dress Code. Ensure all Associates adhere to the Company Dress Code at all times.
Keep all areas of the Store clean, well‑maintained, and merchandised to standard.
Be responsible for daily trash removal.
General Merchandising
Ensure recovery, sizing and markdowns are completed to Company standards through teaching, assigning tasks, and following up per Company best practice.
Be responsible for receiving merchandise truck when needed.
Process all merchandise with a sense of urgency.
Handle all non‑merchandise inbound deliveries (i.e. signs, supplies, special deliveries, etc.).
Maintain cleanliness and organization of all Stockrooms.
Help deliver and place merchandise on sales floor when all merchandise is processed.
Ensure any back‑stock is secured and processed to Company policy.
Merchandise the department, including the back stock.
Reduce loss due to damage.
Ensure compliance with the monthly presentation guidelines in the assigned area.
Perform floor moves and signing, including promotional signing as needed.
Perform re‑wraps as needed.
Loss Prevention
Understand and comply with the Loss Prevention Awareness Program and be responsible for Store Loss Prevention, which includes maintaining a large customer service presence on the sales floor, customer and associate engagement and heightened loss prevention awareness.
Demonstrate integrity and honesty in all interactions with Associates and Customers as a representative of Ross Leadership. Safeguard confidential information, cash, credit card information and merchandise.
Maintain the Public View Monitor (PVM) system properly.
Conduct “Code 50” package inspections.
Execute all Company Best Practices and maximize productivity by minimizing steps and touches while working.
Front End Supervision and Operations
Execute all Company Best Practices and maximize productivity by minimizing extra touches when working. Ensure Associates are executing to Company standards at the Front End.
Maintain pace, energy and presence at the Front End, managing the line to expedite customer wait time.
Train and coach Associates on cash registers, shortage control policies and other front‑end procedures to meet friendly and productivity standards.
Control Retail Associates’ break schedule for backups, lunches and breaks.
Ensure all equipment is working properly.
Maintain proper supplies and recovery for the Front End area.
Expedite go‑backs, ensuring they are properly scanned, security tagged and ticketed.
Teach all Associates the “Scan and Bag” best practice.
Ensure salability of merchandise on the Front End, aisle tables, men’s/women’s 4‑way features and specialty racks.
Fitting Rooms
Be responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of the Fitting Rooms.
Ensure all Fitting Room garment tags are audited and accounted for consistent with Company policy.
Ensure go‑back compliance throughout the day. All merchandise returned to the sales floor must be ticketed, scanned, nubbed and security tagged as needed.
Administrative Duties As Assigned by Store Manager
Ensure cash pulls and bank deposits are conducted to Company policy.
Be responsible for Front End control when needed. Understand and adhere to the policies and procedures that refer to refund approval, associate purchase approval, securing tills and cash in safe, register paid‑outs/ins, void approval, register media and break schedules.
Handle payroll administration including daily punch edits, Associate scheduling compliance, Sunday payroll transmission and payroll reporting as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Store Manager.
Competencies
Manages Work Processes
Business Acumen
Plans, Aligns & Prioritizes
Builds Talent
Collaborates
Leading by Example
Communicates Effectively
Ensures Accountability & Execution
Qualifications And Special Skills Required
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Fluency in English.
Prior Customer Service and supervisory experience preferred.
Familiarity with point‑of‑sale equipment and applications.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations commonly used in retail environments.
Ability to work evenings and weekends.
Physical Requirements / ADA
Use all Store equipment, including PDTs, registers and PCs as required.
Spend up to 100% of working time standing, walking and moving around the Store.
Regularly bend at the waist, squat, kneel, climb, carry, reach and stoop.
Occasionally push, pull and lift more than 25 lbs.
Use janitorial equipment, rolling racks, ladders and other assigned supplies.
Certain assignments may require other qualifications and skills.
Associates who work Stockroom shifts: regularly push, pull and lift more than 20 lbs.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Retail Associates
Stockroom Leads (where applicable)
Disclaimer This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all‑inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.
Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Business Development and Sales
Industries Retail
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