Advancement from a line leadership position to a store director may involve more than a year of preparation. Promotion to a department team leader usually occurs in six to twelve months. Duties also include maintaining proper inventory levels, ordering and merchandising product, controlling costs, and practicing good sanitation. Product knowledge updates also occur with buyers, operations, specialists, and vendors providing information on new products and services. Promotion to the next level varies for each person.
Growth is available, but any team member is welcome to maintain one position if desired.
Many of these team leaders have previous leadership experience. Duties include training, development, and supervision of hourly people in a multiple or high- profile setting. Training is provided on the job by the line team leader and the store director. Product knowledge in multiple department and high- profile areas is critical and is provided by buyers, vendors, and operation specialists. Areas include supermarket, fashion, hardlines, guest service, and night store leadership.