Team Lead at Tecovas

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Tecovas Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Part TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
RetailIndustries

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age or older
  • Continually able to stand/walk for extended periods of time, and be able to reach overhead, bend, squat, and kneel as you organize and stock inventory
  • Ability to deliver excellent customer service while implementing loss prevention practices
  • Able to lift up to 30lbs regularly and perform store maintenance tasks
  • Must have reliable transportation
  • Must be available to work weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday), evenings and holidays
  • 1-2+ years Retail Management experience
  • Available to work 15-25 hours per week
  • Exceptional leadership, selling, and customer service skills
  • Independent, proactive, results-driven work ethic
  • Utmost character, honesty, and transparency

Responsibilities

  • Cultivates an environment of genuine customer connection
  • Demonstrates extraordinary service and acts as a brand ambassador reflective of the company values
  • Facilitates an energized pace, positive service environment and team development
  • Supports the store leadership in recruiting, hiring, and retaining top talent
  • Supports the store leadership in creating and maintaining a succession strategy
  • Fosters a culture of strong communication and teamwork in order to ensure a seamless balance between operational, visual and customer priorities
  • Deliver world-class, in-person training (in conjunction with e-learning) to all new team members
  • Ensure timely completion of new hire training paths
  • Meet regularly with the Tecovas HQ Retail Training team or field leaders to check in on team progress
  • Suggest improvements or new programs related to retail training
  • Ensure the compliance of all training activities with established policies and best practices
  • Work closely with store leadership to prepare, plan, schedule, and execute new hire training
  • Work closely with store leadership and HQ partners to facilitate and organize ongoing training in store locations, including training for new products and services
  • Attend regular training meetings to ensure understanding of necessary information
  • Productive planning, presetting, and on-time execution of visual directives
  • Submit store photos as requested and complete feedback given by HQ
  • Partner with store leadership team to ensure VM standards are upheld, and replenishment tasks are completed
  • Support store presentation through sell through and markdown cycles
  • Maintain in-store marketing elements and accurate presentation of store collateral
  • Work with store leadership to ensure schedule is reflective of visual set times for product launches
  • Partner with store leaders for new hire visual training
  • Oversight of sales floor and windows to ensure proper lighting placement, store cleanliness, maintenance of window displays, and props
  • Facilitates the sharing of product knowledge
  • Upholds stock-to-sales processes, presentation standards, and manages product placement
  • Maintains an effective store structure, floor plan, and appropriate fixture usage
  • Upholds and ensures compliance with shipments, transfers and restock standards
  • Adheres to and develops awareness around internal and external Loss Prevention procedures
  • Upholds expectations to drive a consistent store experience and ensure excellent operational and visual standards
  • Encourage and demonstrate adaptability; positively effecting change and enabling the team to successfully execute a shared vision

Skills

Customer Service
Team Leadership
Recruiting
Hiring
Employee Training
Visual Merchandising
Retail Operations
Product Flow

Tecovas

Sells high-quality cowboy boots and apparel

About Tecovas

Tecovas specializes in high-quality cowboy boots, apparel, accessories, and leather goods, catering to customers who appreciate premium western wear. The company operates on a direct-to-consumer model, which allows it to sell products without intermediaries, making its offerings more affordable. Tecovas generates revenue through online sales and physical retail locations, providing a smooth shopping experience. Unlike many competitors, Tecovas emphasizes maintaining product quality while ensuring that prices remain approachable. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional western wear that meets the needs of a diverse clientele, contributing to its rapid growth and strong presence in the market.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$102.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Consumer GoodsIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

We offer insurance plans that pay 99% of your health premium coverage and 100% of your dental & vision insurance coverage for your family/dependents
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible PTO policy
Corporate wellness program
Competitive salary
Generous employee discounts!

Risks

Increased competition from brands like Ariat and Justin Boots.
Rising leather prices could impact Tecovas' production costs.
Potential backlash from animal rights groups against leather products.

Differentiation

Tecovas offers handmade boots, emphasizing craftsmanship and quality.
The company eliminates intermediaries, providing high-quality products at accessible prices.
Tecovas partners with a third-generation boot maker for custom-developed leather shoes.

Upsides

Increased consumer interest in sustainable products aligns with Tecovas' craftsmanship focus.
'Buy now, pay later' services make Tecovas' products more accessible.
Western fashion's growing popularity expands Tecovas' market reach.

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