Job Description – Store Lead
Company: The Organic World
Location: Bangalore / Store Location
Department: Retail Operations
Reports To: Store Manager
Job Summary
The Store Lead is responsible for overseeing daily store operations, leading the store team, ensuring excellent customer service, driving sales performance, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring compliance with company standards. The role acts as the second-in-command at the store and supports the Store Manager in achieving business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Store Operations Management
Ensure smooth day-to-day store operations.
Monitor opening and closing procedures.
Maintain store hygiene, visual merchandising, and operational standards.
Ensure compliance with company SOPs and policies.
Team Leadership
Lead and supervise Store Associates and Team Leads.
Assign daily responsibilities and monitor task completion.
Coach, train, and develop team members.
Maintain employee discipline, attendance, and productivity.
Sales & Business Growth
Drive achievement of daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets.
Monitor store KPIs and implement improvement plans.
Increase customer footfall through excellent service and local marketing initiatives.
Promote upselling and cross-selling opportunities.
Customer Experience
Ensure exceptional customer service at all times.
Resolve customer complaints and escalations promptly.
Build customer loyalty and encourage repeat purchases.
Monitor customer feedback and implement improvements.
Inventory & Stock Control
Ensure optimum stock levels and product availability.
Monitor stock receiving, storage, and replenishment activities.
Conduct stock audits and inventory checks.
Minimize shrinkage, wastage, and stock losses.
Billing & Cash Management
Supervise billing operations and cash handling.
Verify daily cash reconciliation and store reports.
Ensure billing accuracy and compliance with financial controls.
Compliance & Quality
Ensure product quality, freshness, and expiry management.
Adhere to food safety, hygiene, and safety standards.
Prepare the store for internal and external audits.
Qualifications
Graduate in any discipline.
3–6 years of retail store operations experience.
Minimum 1–2 years of team handling experience preferred.
Skills Required
Strong leadership and team management.
Sales and target orientation.
Customer relationship management.
Inventory and store operations expertise.
Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic knowledge of POS and retail software.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Store sales achievement.
Team productivity and retention.
Customer satisfaction score.
Inventory accuracy.
Shrinkage and wastage control.
Audit and compliance scores.
Profitability and operational efficiency.
Career Path
Store Associate → Team Lead → Store Lead → Store Manager → Cluster Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: As per company standards and experience.
The Organic World is looking for proactive retail leaders who can drive operational excellence, inspire teams, and deliver outstanding customer experiences while promoting healthy and sustainable living.