Retail Store Lead Merchandiser

Join our Team! All associates receive 30% discount!

Compensation for this opportunity is based on candidate experience and position

The compensation range for this opportunity is $15.75 - $16.75 based on experience

Ocean State Job Lot (“OSJL” and “Company”) is a leading $850+ million general merchandise retailer operating over 150 stores in the Northeast and a $75+ million shopping center business with OSJL as the anchor tenant in over 50% of its centers. At OSJL, we are committed to providing exceptional value to our customers while championing positive change in our communities and inspiring a more responsible model for retail.

• 30% Associate Discount:
  Enjoy exclusive savings on our amazing products!
• Wellbeing Time &  Access:
  We support your personal well-being and provide resources for your family's care needs.
• Generous Paid Time Off:
  Recharge and relax with Sick Time Pay, Vacation, and Holiday Pay – because your time off is just as important as your time on!
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness:
  Rest easy with Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage, ensuring you and your loved ones are protected.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA):
  Take control of your healthcare and dependent care costs with pre‑tax savings.
• Accolade Care:
  Personalized healthcare support and navigation to help you make the most of your benefits.

The Store Lead Merchandiser role at OSJL crafts visually appealing store environments, playing a key role in both established locations and new or remodeled stores within a designated market. The role collaborates closely with store leadership, territory Senior Merchandisers, and the corporate Merchandising Department to ensure alignment with Company initiatives, brand standards, and best practices in visual merchandising and operational excellence.

• Ensure exceptional customer experiences through exemplifying the T.R.E.A.T. model.
• Implement and maintain visually impactful merchandising aligned with Company standards and strategies, including, but not limited to, participation in company merchandising training.
• Execute planograms, plan‑o‑guides, and visuals effectively.
• Implement merchandise plans considering category space needs and adjacency.
• Complete all assigned tasks efficiently.
• Participate in overall store operation and merchandising.
• Collaborate with Store Leadership on ad product placement and presentation as well as conducting daily walk‑throughs to address issues (e.g., reduction in price, flyers, Crazy Deals, and internet coupons).
• Review merchandise reports and analysis to optimize merchandising and drive sales.
• Ensure responsible handling of Company assets.
• Assist in training, mentorship, and guidance for associates on Company merchandising practices, fostering a positive learning environment.
• Uphold safety and maintenance standards, actively performing cleaning and janitorial tasks as needed.
• Assemble store fixtures and signage according to Company standards.
• Operate a cash register as needed.
• Promote Company‑wide customer engagement campaigns.
• Perform various merchandising tasks (e.g., ticketing, cutting cases, lifting merchandise, hanging signage, displaying merchandise).
• Travel to stores within the assigned region, as needed.

• Prior merchandising planning and presentation experience in a retail environment is required.
• Prior retail operations experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google platform (i.e., Sites, Slides, Drive, Docs, Sheets).
• Availability to work as needed by the business, including, but not limited to, nights and weekends.
• Must be able to travel to other locations based on business needs.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Work primarily in a climate‑controlled environment with minimal safety and health hazard potential. This position requires extended periods of moving, remaining stationary, ascending, descending, and positioning oneself to complete various tasks throughout the shift.
• Responsible for physical activities including using hand tools, ascending or descending a ladder, moving, reaching, and lifting on a…