Application Deadline: 31 May 2026
Department: USA Retail
Location: EMS Portsmouth (VPS)
Compensation: $7.25 - $18.46 / hour
Are you a confident and passionate leader with a knack for motivating teams to deliver their best? Do you thrive in a fast‑paced retail environment where exceptional customer service, innovative visual merchandising, and operational excellence are key? If so, EMS has the perfect opportunity for you!
We’re looking for a Team Leader to guide and inspire our retail team to exceed targets while creating a welcoming, vibrant shopping experience that leaves a lasting impression on every customer.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
- Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment, uniting colleagues around shared goals.
- Drive continuous growth by coaching, training, and mentoring your team.
- Keep your team informed and engaged through clear, open communication.
- Empower your team with up-to-date product knowledge to meet customer needs confidently.
Operational Excellence
- Uphold impeccable shop floor standards, ensuring stock presentation, ticketing, and organisation are on point every day.
- Oversee daily store operations, including opening and closing duties, to ensure smooth workflows.
- Lead engaging visual merchandising efforts to create a clean and inviting space for customers and colleagues alike.
- Prioritise Health & Safety, safeguarding the wellbeing of your team and customers.
Sales & Performance
- Motivate your team to meet and exceed sales targets and KPIs.
- Identify growth opportunities for team members and suggest strategies for their development.
Customer Experience
- Set the standard for exceptional customer service and ensure it’s delivered consistently.
- Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally, creating memorable shopping experiences.
- Represent the EMS brand with enthusiasm and professionalism.
- Build connections within the local community, enhancing the store’s personal and welcoming atmosphere.
We Would Love To Meet Someone Who Is
- Passionate about delivering outstanding customer service.
- A confident and reliable motivator, with a talent for inspiring others.
- Experienced in all areas of retail, from stock control to visual merchandising.
- A strong communicator who can engage at all levels and provide constructive feedback.
- Proactive and results‑driven, with a track record of setting and achieving goals.
- Approachable, trustworthy, and a natural team player.
- Skilled at problem‑solving within company guidelines and policies.
What's in it for you?
- Monthly Bonus Scheme: A performance‑driven bonus structure, offering achievable targets and providing additional rewards on top of your base salary.
- 50% colleague discount across Eastern Mountain Sports, Mountain Warehouse and Animal, with a twice‑yearly uniform allowance. 30% off National Brands Eastern Mountain Sports.
- A stable, successful and supported environment.
- Length of service awards.
You're not just managing a store; you're shaping an experience and creating a legacy. Embrace the adventure, Retail Leader, for you are the driving force of positive change!
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