Supervisor and Team Lead Jobs in Tacoma, WA

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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Vans: Floor Supervisor - South Center

  • Tukwila, WA (20 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Tukwila, WA (20 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 17 hours ago

Supervisor As a passionate, fun and dedicated Floor Supervisor, you are an important part of the store leadership team, ensuring the highest level of customer engagement through sales results and...

Full Time - Head Cashier - Day

  • Federal Way, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Federal Way, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 1 day 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...

Grocery Store Supervisor - Prepared Foods

  • Renton, WA (17 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Renton, WA (17 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Assists with the scheduling and supervision of Team Members as well as with the day-to-day flow of the department. Oversees and maintains compelling Prepared Foods, coffee, and juice displays....

Crew Lead - Landscape Installation

  • Gig Harbor, WA (15 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Gig Harbor, WA (15 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 6 days ago

Blacklotus Landscaping LLC, a leading commercial and residential landscape maintenance, installation, and design company, is currently looking for an experienced Crew Lead for our Installation...

Store Lead

  • Sumner, WA (10 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Sumner, WA (10 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 8 days ago

Willing to help others learn in a team environment Contributes to a team that celebrates differences and works together in a fun environment by providing fair leadership in all aspects of store operations...

Home Team Supervisor

  • Federal Way, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Federal Way, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 13 days ago

Hourly Wage: $23 - $36 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...

Retail Team Leader

  • Auburn, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Auburn, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 15 days ago

effectively by teaching, training, and actively listening to associates; touring stores and providing feedback (Tour-to-Teach); communicating and collaborating with all levels of associates regarding store...

Shift Leader

  • Tukwila, WA (20 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Tukwila, WA (20 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 16 days ago

Jersey Mike's Subs has been making amazing subs since 1956 in Point Pleasant New Jersey! The Jersey Mikes tradition was founded on a strong sense of community and commitment to the personal and...

Store Supervisor

  • Auburn, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Auburn, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 19 days ago

... What you'll do... Train and Develop Key Stakeholders: Communicate, collaborate, and foster strong working relationships with market directors and key stakeholders in vision centers, ensuring...

Sales Supervisor

  • Lakewood, WA (3 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Lakewood, WA (3 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 22 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....

Entertainment Team Supervisor

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 24 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 24 days ago

Hourly Wage: $22 - $34 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...

Meat Manager (South Burien)

  • Burien, WA (17 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Burien, WA (17 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 28 days ago

Id : 566827, Title : MEAT MANAGER (SOUTH BURIEN), Category : Retail, Store Ops, RequisitionType : Professional, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...915, ExternalPostedStartDate :...

Meat Manager (South Burien)

  • Burien, WA (17 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Burien, WA (17 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

Id : 566827, Title : MEAT MANAGER (SOUTH BURIEN), Category : Retail, Store Ops, RequisitionType : Professional, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...915, ExternalPostedStartDate :...

Apparel Team Supervisor

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 30+ days ago

Hourly Wage: $22 - $34 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...

Retail Supervisor

  • Burien, WA (17 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Burien, WA (17 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

About Evergreen Goodwill Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that helps people get jobs across Northwest Washington by offering...

Demographic Data for Tacoma, WA

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Salary for Supervisor and Team Lead Jobs in Tacoma, WA

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Highest Education Level

Supervisor and Team Leads in Tacoma, WA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.5%
High School or GED
29.9%
Associate's Degree
14.9%
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 Tacoma, WA
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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