Supervisor and Team Lead Jobs in Independence, MO

A Supervisor and Team Lead in the retail industry are responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the store and ensuring that all activities run smoothly and efficiently. They manage a team of retail workers and coordinate schedules, tasks, and responsibilities to ensure productivity and sales goals are met. They are responsible for training new employees, addressing customer issues, and maintaining inventory levels. Additionally, they work closely with the store manager to develop strategies to improve customer satisfaction and business performance. They may also be involved in budgeting, forecasting, and analyzing sales and revenue trends.

A successful Supervisor and Team Lead should possess strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. They must be able to motivate their team, handle conflicts, and make critical decisions under pressure. They should have excellent customer service skills and a deep understanding of retail operations and industry trends. While formal education may vary, many employers value previous work experience in a related role and a certification in retail management or a related field. Typical roles that a person may hold before becoming a Supervisor and Team Lead include Sales Associate, Customer Service Representative, and Assistant Store Manager.

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Retail Lead Specialist

  • Kansas City, KS (11 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kansas City, KS (11 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 30+ days ago

Company Name: Hamilton Plumbing, Heating, A/C, Rooter Overview: Hamilton Plumbing and Heating is the largest provider of residential home services in the US, employing more than 7000 professionals...

In-Store Lead Generator

  • Kansas City, KS (11 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 18 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS (11 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 18 days ago

Company Name: Hamilton Plumbing, Heating, A/C, Rooter Overview: Hamilton Plumbing and Heating is the largest provider of residential home services in the US, employing more than 7000 professionals...

Home Team Supervisor

  • Edwardsville, KS (20 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Edwardsville, KS (20 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 1 day ago

Hourly Wage: $20 - $33 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Sales Supervisor

  • Kansas City, KS (11 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS (11 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 2 days ago

Previous retail sales management experience preferred. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, but not required. Experience in scheduling employees in a sales environment....

DSW Store Supervisor Full-Time

  • Lenexa, KS (20 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (20 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 2 days ago

Find Your Fit at DSW We have a personal relationship with our shoes! You might say we're even shoe obsessed. Our shoes tell the world who we are, make us feel great and inspire us to be our...

Stocking Team Supervisor

  • Birmingham, MO (3 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Birmingham, MO (3 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 3 days ago

Hourly Wage: $19 - $32 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Floor Supervisor Store 15 Raytown, MO

  • Raytown, MO (6 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Raytown, MO (6 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 4 days ago

operations and assume primary responsibility for store operations in the absence of the General Manager and/or Assistant Managers....

DSW Store Supervisor Full-Time

  • Lenexa, KS (21 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (21 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 4 days ago

Find Your Fit at DSW We have a personal relationship with our shoes! You might say were even shoe obsessed. Our shoes tell the world who we are, make us feel great and inspire us to be our...

Front End Service Team Supervisor

  • Gladstone, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Gladstone, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 5 days ago

Hourly Wage: $20 - $33 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Sales Floor Supervisor - Tiffany Springs Mrkt

  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 6 days ago

General Description As the Sales Floor Supervisor you are accountable for driving customer service to achieve profitable sales growth by leading and engaging associates, managing company...

FT Retail Team Leader

  • Kansas City, KS (11 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 8 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS (11 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 8 days ago

YOUR ROLE As a Team Leader - Keyholder, you support store leadership to achieve sales goals, working alongside store associates and providing daily direction, communication and training. You...

Part Time - Head Cashier - Flexible

  • Kansas City, KS (11 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 9 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS (11 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 9 days ago

Essential Functions: NOTE: Minors in this role may not be responsible for some of the activities listed below Assisted Self Check Out Demonstrates ability to monitor and identify customers who...

Retail Customer Experience Manager-Evenings/Weekends

  • Shawnee, KS (16 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 9 days ago
  • Shawnee, KS (16 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 9 days ago

Store - KC-SHAWNEE, KS Deliver a customer centric shopping experience by managing and delivering effective front-end operations and expectations. Lead the omnichannel processes. Maintain store...

Floor Supervisor

  • Prairie Village, KS (15 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 10 days ago
  • Prairie Village, KS (15 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 10 days ago

Service, Passion, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence General Summary The Floor Supervisor will assist with managing overall store operations and assume primary responsibility for store operations...

Food/Consumables Team Supervisor

  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 13 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 13 days ago

Hourly Wage: $19 - $32 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Demographic Data for Independence, MO

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Salary for Supervisor and Team Lead Jobs in Independence, MO

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Highest Education Level

Supervisor and Team Leads in Independence, MO offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.6%
High School or GED
29.8%
Associate's Degree
15.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.9%
Master's Degree
8.0%
Some College
3.9%
Some High School
1.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Supervisor and Team Leads in Independence, MO
4-6 years
36.0%
2-4 years
20.6%
None
18.7%
Less than 1 year
18.3%
1-2 years
3.6%
6-8 years
1.5%
8-10 years
0.8%
10+ years
0.5%


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