Job Description

Overview

Area Supervisor is a member of Store Leadership 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. They 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, and they execute and supervise Company operational processes as needed.

Our values start with our people. Ross Stores, Inc. is the nations largest off-price retailer with over 2,000 stores. We focus on bringing customers high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings, while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience. We are a Fortune 500 company committed to an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.

Essential Functions

Maintaining Safe & Secure Environments

• Understands that safety is the number one priority and practices safe behaviors in everything they do.
• Maintains a high level of awareness on the sales floor to create a safe and secure shopping environment for everyone. Immediately corrects or reports any unsafe conditions or practices to Store Leadership.
• Responsible for security of the building including entrance/exit control, EAS devices daily function check, Cash Office security, armored carrier pick-ups, and register area.
• Removes clutter and ensures safe, clear egress to emergency exits.
• Responsible for Customer safety including accident prevention, accident reporting, and emergency procedures.
• Tests all fire alarm systems as scheduled and responds to after-hours alarms when requested.

Customer Service

• Treats all Customers, Associates, and other leaders with respect.
• Demonstrates courtesy, friendliness, and professionalism at all times. Recognizes Associates using Company recognition programs.

Personal And Store Brand

• Represents and supports the Company brand at all times.
• Maintains a professional appearance, in accordance with the Company Dress Code. Ensures all Associates adhere to the Dress Code at all times.
• Keeps all areas of the Store clean, well-maintained, and merchandised to standard.
• Responsible for daily trash removal.

General Merchandising

• Ensures recovery, sizing, and markdowns are completed to Company standards through teaching, assigning tasks, and following up per Company best practices.
• Responsible for receiving merchandise trucks when needed.
• Processes all merchandise with a sense of urgency.
• Responsible for receipt of all non-merchandise inbound deliveries (e.g., signs, supplies, etc.).
• Responsible for cleanliness and organization of all Stockrooms.
• Helps deliver and place merchandise on the sales floor when all merchandise is processed.
• Responsible for ensuring any back-stock is secured and processed according to Company policy.
• Responsible for merchandising of the department including the back stock.
• Responsible for the reduction of loss due to damage.
• Ensures compliance with the monthly presentation guidelines in the assigned area.
• Responsible for floor moves and signing including promotional signing as needed.
• Responsible for re-wraps as needed.

Loss Prevention

• Understands and complies with the Loss Prevention Awareness Program and is 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.
• Demonstrates integrity and honesty in all interactions with Associates and Customers. Safeguards confidential information, cash and credit card information, and merchandise.
• Ensures the Public View Monitor (PVM) system is maintained properly.
• Conducts Code 50 package inspections.
• Executes all Company Best Practices and maximizes productivity by minimizing steps and touches while working.

Front-End Supervision And Operations

• Executes all Company Best Practices and maximizes productivity by minimizing steps and extra touches when working. Ensures Associates are executing to Company standards at the Front End.
• Maintains pace, energy, and presence at the Front End, managing the line to expedite Customers' wait time.
• Trains and coaches Associates on cash registers, shortage control policies, and other Front End procedures to meet friendly and productivity standards.
• Controls break schedules for backups, lunches, and breaks.
• Ensures all equipment is working properly and maintains proper supplies and recovery for the Front End area.
• Ensures go-backs are expedited, properly scanned, security tagged, and ticketed, and teaches scan and bag best practice.
• Ensures salability of merchandise on the Front End, including display areas and racks.

Fitting Rooms

• Responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of the Fitting Rooms.
• Ensures all Fitting Room garment tags are audited and accounted for according to Company policy.
• Ensures go-back compliance throughout the day. All merchandise returned to the sales floor must be ticketed, scanned, and security tagged as needed.

Administrative Duties As Assigned By Store Manager

• Ensures Cash pulls and bank deposits are conducted according to Company policy.
• Responsible for front-end control when needed. Adheres to policies and procedures for refunds, Associate purchase approvals, securing tills, and payroll-related tasks.
• Responsible for payroll administration including daily punch edits, Associate scheduling compliance, and payroll reporting as needed.
• 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

• Ability to use all Store equipment, including PDTs, registers, and PCs as required.
• Ability to spend up to 100% of working time standing, walking, and moving around the Store.
• Ability to regularly bend at the waist, squat, kneel, climb, carry, reach, and stoop.
• Ability to occasionally push, pull, and lift more than 25 lbs.
• Ability to use janitorial equipment, rolling racks, ladders, and other assigned supplies.
• Certain assignments may require other qualifications and skills.
• Associates who work Stockroom shifts have the ability to 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, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.

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