Assistant Store Leader Jobs in Massachusetts
Assistant Store Leader jobs in Massachusetts are concentrated in the Greater Boston area, Worcester, and Springfield, where major retailers like Target, TJX Companies, and Stop & Shop maintain large store footprints and hire at every experience level from floor supervisor to senior assistant manager. The state's dense suburban retail corridors and strong consumer economy keep demand for people in this role consistently active, with the most openings in grocery and general merchandise. Specialties in loss prevention oversight, team development, and inventory management are the most in-demand across Massachusetts listings. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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The hourly pay range for this position is $24 to $26 per hour, and it is eligible for overtime at a rate of $36.00 to $39.00 per hour.
Your Everyday Perks & Protection:
- 30% Associate Discount: Enjoy exclusive savings on our amazing products!
- Wellbeing Time & Care.com Access: We support your personal well-being and provide resources for your family's care needs.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge and relax with Sick Time Pay, Vacation, and Holiday Pay – because your time off is just as important as your time on!
- Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Rest easy with Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage, ensuring you and your loved ones are protected.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Take control of your healthcare and dependent care costs with pre-tax savings.
- Short-Term Disability: Receive income protection if you're unable to work due to a temporary illness or injury.
- Accolade Care: Personalized healthcare support and navigation to help you make the most of your benefits.
Building Your Future & Beyond:
- Eligible for Referral Bonus: Help us find top talent and get rewarded for it!
- Tuition Reimbursement: We invest in your growth and development by supporting your continuing education.
- Profit Sharing Bonus: Share in our success and see the direct impact of your hard work.
- 401K: Secure your financial future with our retirement savings plan.
- OSJL Vacations & Various Discounts at Partner Companies: Unlock incredible travel opportunities and savings on a wide range of goods and services!
As a Store Area Team Leader at OSJL, you will be responsible for ensuring that all areas within your
responsibility adhere to Company merchandising standards, managing the efficient flow of merchandise,
and providing leadership and support to store teams. You'll need to be a detail-oriented professional with a
strong understanding of merchandising principles and freight operations, as well as a motivational leader
who can inspire and empower your team. You will be leveraging OSJL’s streamlined approach to
technology, ensuring exceptional merchandising, operations, and a collaborative team environment.
Strategic Leadership & Profitability:
- Support Company programs flawlessly to maximize revenue and achieve store goals.
- Ensure the store runs smoothly in the absence of the Store Team Leader, demonstrating your
- Daily funds are appropriately reconciled according to store closing procedures.
- Actively lead and support an efficient freight flow process, maintain a well-organized backroom,
- Proactively leverage technology to maximize scheduling effectiveness in support of managing
Inventory Management:
- Partner with the Store Team Leader to maintain optimal store inventory levels.
- Ensuring proper merchandising and product placement.
- Actively lead and support the timely and accurate placement of products on the sales floor,
- Collaborate with the Store Team Leader to develop and implement effective merchandising
- Monitor. Lead, and assist with freight flow, ensuring that products are received, processed, and
- Coordinate the receiving team in ensuring accurate receipt and inspection of merchandise.
- Identify and address any product shortages or overstocks.
- Support the recruitment, training, and development of store associates.
- Identify and nurture high-potential associates, preparing them for future growth.
- Foster a stable, knowledgeable team environment where associates feel valued and empowered to
Championing a Positive Store Culture:
- Ensure the store exceeds company standards for merchandising, cleanliness, and overall
- Lead by example, ensuring all operations, merchandising, and visual aspects of your area comply
- Cultivate positive and productive working relationships with store leadership, associates, and
- Monitor and maintain exceptional customer service, exceeding both company and customer
- Maintaining store cleanliness and visual standards.
Leveraging Technology:
- Support HCM processes, including associate data and timekeeping, benefits, and learning
programs.
- Maintain the Oracle systems to manage store related expenses.
- Consistent review of Domo Store Spotlight technology to ensure productivity goals are met and
- Daily use of Thinktime to ensure maximum level of efficiency for all store related
- Utilize mobile devices to manage technology support and operational expectations of the store.
- 4+ years of previous retail management experience, or an equivalent combination of education
- Proficient in Google platform (i.e., Sites, Slides, Drive, Docs, Sheets).
- Preferred experience with HCM and Business Intelligence tools.
- Work primarily in a climate controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
- Long periods of remaining stationary, moving, and positioning oneself to complete assigned tasks
- The conditions for performing all job functions will change according to the constraints of an
separate operations/office area, all of which may have varying conditions such as temperature,
dust levels, and overall accessibility.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
- Travel on an as needed basis.
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job
duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position. Leadership has the right to revise this job description at any
time. The job description is not a contract, either express or implied. You are an at-will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice.
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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
The hourly pay range for this position is $24 to $26 per hour, and it is eligible for overtime at a rate of $36.00 to $39.00 per hour.
Your Everyday Perks & Protection:
- 30% Associate Discount: Enjoy exclusive savings on our amazing products!
- Wellbeing Time & Care.com Access: We support your personal well-being and provide resources for your family's care needs.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge and relax with Sick Time Pay, Vacation, and Holiday Pay – because your time off is just as important as your time on!
- Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Rest easy with Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage, ensuring you and your loved ones are protected.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Take control of your healthcare and dependent care costs with pre-tax savings.
- Short-Term Disability: Receive income protection if you're unable to work due to a temporary illness or injury.
- Accolade Care: Personalized healthcare support and navigation to help you make the most of your benefits.
Building Your Future & Beyond:
- Eligible for Referral Bonus: Help us find top talent and get rewarded for it!
- Tuition Reimbursement: We invest in your growth and development by supporting your continuing education.
- Profit Sharing Bonus: Share in our success and see the direct impact of your hard work.
- 401K: Secure your financial future with our retirement savings plan.
- OSJL Vacations & Various Discounts at Partner Companies: Unlock incredible travel opportunities and savings on a wide range of goods and services!
As a Store Area Team Leader at OSJL, you will be responsible for ensuring that all areas within your
responsibility adhere to Company merchandising standards, managing the efficient flow of merchandise,
and providing leadership and support to store teams. You'll need to be a detail-oriented professional with a
strong understanding of merchandising principles and freight operations, as well as a motivational leader
who can inspire and empower your team. You will be leveraging OSJL’s streamlined approach to
technology, ensuring exceptional merchandising, operations, and a collaborative team environment.
Strategic Leadership & Profitability:
- Support Company programs flawlessly to maximize revenue and achieve store goals.
- Ensure the store runs smoothly in the absence of the Store Team Leader, demonstrating your
- Daily funds are appropriately reconciled according to store closing procedures.
- Actively lead and support an efficient freight flow process, maintain a well-organized backroom,
- Proactively leverage technology to maximize scheduling effectiveness in support of managing
Inventory Management:
- Partner with the Store Team Leader to maintain optimal store inventory levels.
- Ensuring proper merchandising and product placement.
- Actively lead and support the timely and accurate placement of products on the sales floor,
- Collaborate with the Store Team Leader to develop and implement effective merchandising
- Monitor. Lead, and assist with freight flow, ensuring that products are received, processed, and
- Coordinate the receiving team in ensuring accurate receipt and inspection of merchandise.
- Identify and address any product shortages or overstocks.
- Support the recruitment, training, and development of store associates.
- Identify and nurture high-potential associates, preparing them for future growth.
- Foster a stable, knowledgeable team environment where associates feel valued and empowered to
Championing a Positive Store Culture:
- Ensure the store exceeds company standards for merchandising, cleanliness, and overall
- Lead by example, ensuring all operations, merchandising, and visual aspects of your area comply
- Cultivate positive and productive working relationships with store leadership, associates, and
- Monitor and maintain exceptional customer service, exceeding both company and customer
- Maintaining store cleanliness and visual standards.
Leveraging Technology:
- Support HCM processes, including associate data and timekeeping, benefits, and learning
programs.
- Maintain the Oracle systems to manage store related expenses.
- Consistent review of Domo Store Spotlight technology to ensure productivity goals are met and
- Daily use of Thinktime to ensure maximum level of efficiency for all store related
- Utilize mobile devices to manage technology support and operational expectations of the store.
- 4+ years of previous retail management experience, or an equivalent combination of education
- Proficient in Google platform (i.e., Sites, Slides, Drive, Docs, Sheets).
- Preferred experience with HCM and Business Intelligence tools.
- Work primarily in a climate controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
- Long periods of remaining stationary, moving, and positioning oneself to complete assigned tasks
- The conditions for performing all job functions will change according to the constraints of an
separate operations/office area, all of which may have varying conditions such as temperature,
dust levels, and overall accessibility.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
- Travel on an as needed basis.
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job
duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position. Leadership has the right to revise this job description at any
time. The job description is not a contract, either express or implied. You are an at-will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice.
#INDSup
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Assistant Store Leader Job Market in Massachusetts
A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- 7-Eleven10
- Ocean State Job Lot4
- Altar'd State3
- Whole Foods Market3
- Crate and Barrel2
What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant store leader jobs across Massachusetts.
- Two or more years of retail supervisory or key-holder experience in Massachusetts or a comparable market
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team of 10 or more associates on the sales floor
- Experience opening and closing a high-volume retail location including cash handling
- Proficiency with retail operations software such as scheduling, inventory, or POS systems
- Associate or bachelor's degree in business, retail management, or a related field preferred
- Strong communication skills for coaching associates and reporting to the store leader
Assistant Store Leader Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a assistant store leader in Massachusetts?
Most assistant store leader roles in Massachusetts require a combination of retail floor experience and demonstrated supervisory responsibility rather than a state-issued license. Employers typically look for candidates who have worked as a department manager, shift supervisor, or key holder and have moved up within a store. A degree in business or retail management strengthens an application, but Massachusetts employers commonly promote from within based on performance and tenure.
Which companies hire assistant store leaders in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts assistant store leader roles are posted by 7-Eleven, Ocean State Job Lot, and Altar'd State and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Massachusetts's dense retail corridors in Greater Boston, the MetroWest suburbs, and the Pioneer Valley support a wide range of hiring employers from national chains to regional grocery operators.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most assistant store leader jobs?
Burlington, Dedham, and Natick have the most assistant store leader openings in Massachusetts right now. Boston and its inner suburbs anchor the largest share of openings because of the metro's size and concentration of national retail chains, while Worcester and Springfield contribute consistent volume as the state's second and third largest cities with well-established commercial retail districts.
How can I get hired as a assistant store leader in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is starting as a department lead, shift supervisor, or key holder at a Massachusetts retailer and building a record of team leadership before applying for assistant store leader openings. Large Massachusetts-based employers like TJX Companies and Stop & Shop regularly hire from within and offer structured progression programs for high-performing associates. Completing a retail management certificate from a Massachusetts community college and volunteering to lead inventory or scheduling projects signals readiness to promote.
Where can I find and apply to assistant store leader jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to assistant store leader jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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