Retail Store Lead Merchandiser

Retail Store Lead Merchandiser - Full Time

Job Category
:
Stores

Requisition Number
: RETAI
016124

• Posted :
  December 16, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $13.75 USD per hour

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Compensation for this opportunity is based on candidate experience and position

The starting rate for this position is $/ hour

Join our team! All associates receive a 30% discount!

Company Overview:

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.

Job Description:

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.
• Assist in training, mentorship, and guidance for associates on Company merchandising practices, fostering a positive learning environment.
• Collaborate with Store Leadership on ad product placement and presentation as well as conducting daily walk‑throughs to address issues (i.e., 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.
• 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.
• Participate in overall store operation and merchandising.
• Complete all assigned tasks efficiently.
• Implement merchandise plans considering category space needs and adjacency.
• Travel to stores within the assigned region, as needed.

• Prior merchandising planning and presentation experience in a retail environment is required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field is preferred.
• Prior retail management experience in operations and merchandising is 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 frequent basis:
  Should be able to lift 35 lbs on a regular basis.
• Overnight and weekend assignments may be required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position. Management has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract, either express or implied. You are an at‑will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice.

Travel may be necessary for training purposes

Equal Opportunity Employer
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