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Gordon Food Service

Retail Team Leader

Medina, OH · On-site

$19/hr

Retail Team Leader (Key Holder) Pay: $19/Hour (based on experience) Location: 5006 Grande Boulevard, Medina OH 44256 Work/Life balance - We offer a great schedule in retail! Store Hours: Monday to ...

The Vermont Country Store

Retail Team Leader

Rockingham, VT

$15.50 - $17.50/hr

The Retail Department Team Leader will be responsible for directing and coordinating activities on the sales floor relating to personnel, merchandising, and inventory control in accordance with the ...

Gordon Food Service

Retail Team Leader

Tallmadge, OH · On-site

$18/hr

As a Retail Team Leader (Key Holder) , you are on your way to increased responsibility and future growth into leadership! This is a great opportunity for someone that has a passion for customer ...

Gordon Food Service

Retail Team Leader

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$18 - $19/hr

As a Retail Team Leader (Key Holder) , you are on your way to increased responsibility and future growth into leadership! This is a great opportunity for someone that has a passion for customer ...

Gordon Food Service

Retail Team Leader

Terre Haute, IN

$18/hr

Gordon Food Service At a Glance As a Retail Team Leader (Key Holder) , you are on your way to increased responsibility and future growth into leadership! This is a great opportunity for someone that ...

Gordon Food Service

Retail Team Leader

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Gordon Food Service At a Glance As a Retail Team Leader (Key Holder) , you are on your way to increased responsibility and future growth into leadership! This is a great opportunity for someone that ...

Gordon Food Service

Retail Team Leader

Terre Haute, IN · On-site

$18/hr

Gordon Food Service At a Glance As a Retail Team Leader (Key Holder) , you are on your way to increased responsibility and future growth into leadership! This is a great opportunity for someone that ...

Gordon Food Service

Retail Team Leader

Tallmadge, OH

$18/hr

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Gordon Food Service

Retail Team Leader

Memphis, TN · On-site

$18/hr

As a Retail Team Leader (Key Holder) , you are on your way to increased responsibility and future growth into leadership! This is a great opportunity for someone that has a passion for customer ...

Gordon Food Service

Retail Team Leader

Houston, TX · On-site

$16.25 - $18.25/hr

As a Retail Team Leader (Key Holder) , you are on your way to increased responsibility and future growth into leadership! This is a great opportunity for someone that has a passion for customer ...

Gordon Food Service

$20 - $22/hr

As a Retail Team Leader (Key Holder) , you are on your way to increased responsibility and future growth into leadership! This is a great opportunity for someone that has a passion for customer ...

Vera Bradley

Retail Team Leader

Fairfax, VA

$16.75 - $18.50/hr

... leadership team with planning, implementing, and maintaining the visual merchandising brand ... Prior retail experience strongly preferred; prior management experience strongly preferred

Vera Bradley Sales, LLC

Retail Team Leader

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$17.50 - $19.50/hr

... leadership team with planning, implementing, and maintaining the visual merchandising brand ... Prior retail experience strongly preferred; prior management experience strongly preferred

Gordon Food Service

Retail Team Leader

Memphis, TN · On-site

$18/hr

As a Retail Team Leader (Key Holder) , you are on your way to increased responsibility and future growth into leadership! This is a great opportunity for someone that has a passion for customer ...

Gordon Food Service

Retail Team Leader

Appleton, WI · On-site

$18/hr

As a Retail Team Leader (Key Holder) , you are on your way to increased responsibility and future growth into leadership! This is a great opportunity for someone that has a passion for customer ...

Gordon Food Service

Retail Team Leader

Highland, IN · On-site

$18/hr

As a Retail Team Leader (Key Holder) , you are on your way to increased responsibility and future growth into leadership! This is a great opportunity for someone that has a passion for customer ...

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How much do retail team leader jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for retail team leader in the United States is $17.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Retail Team Leader vs Retail Supervisor?

AspectRetail Team LeaderRetail Supervisor
ResponsibilitiesLeading sales teams, motivating staff, achieving sales targetsOverseeing daily store operations, staff management, ensuring customer satisfaction
Required SkillsLeadership, communication, sales techniquesManagement, problem-solving, customer service
Work EnvironmentFrontline sales floor, team coordinationStore management, staff supervision
CertificationsOften no formal certification, retail experience preferredSimilar; retail experience often required

While both roles involve supervising retail staff, the Retail Team Leader focuses more on motivating sales teams and driving sales performance, whereas the Retail Supervisor manages daily store operations and staff schedules. The roles often overlap, but the Team Leader emphasizes sales leadership, making it a more targeted position within retail management.

What are Retail Team Leaders?

Retail Team Leaders are supervisory professionals in retail settings who are responsible for managing a team of sales associates, ensuring excellent customer service, and achieving sales targets. They often oversee daily operations, provide training and guidance to staff, and handle customer inquiries or complaints. Retail Team Leaders also help with scheduling, inventory management, and maintaining store standards. Their leadership is crucial in motivating the team and ensuring the store runs smoothly and efficiently.

What are some common challenges faced by a Retail Team Leader and how can they be effectively managed?

Retail Team Leaders often face challenges such as balancing administrative duties with floor supervision, managing diverse team personalities, and maintaining high customer service standards during peak times. Effective management involves strong organizational skills, clear communication, and proactive problem-solving. Successful Team Leaders prioritize delegation, provide regular feedback to staff, and stay adaptable to fast-changing retail environments to ensure both team performance and customer satisfaction.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Retail Team Leader, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Retail Team Leader, you need strong leadership abilities, customer service experience, and a solid understanding of retail operations, often supported by prior supervisory experience or relevant certifications. Familiarity with point-of-sale systems, inventory management software, and scheduling tools is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and motivational skills help foster a positive team environment and ensure smooth daily operations. These skills and qualities are essential for driving sales, maintaining high customer satisfaction, and effectively managing store teams.
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Infographic showing various Retail Team Leader job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 2% As Needed, 36% Full Time, 50% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,658 per year, or $17.6 per hour.
Retail Team Leader

Retail Team Leader

Gordon Food Service

Medina, OH • On-site

$19/hr

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Gordon Food Service rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 200 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Retail Team Leader (Key Holder)

Pay: $19/Hour (based on experience)

Location: 5006 Grande Boulevard, Medina OH 44256

Work/Life balance - We offer a great schedule in retail!

Store Hours: Monday to Saturday 7AM - 8PM and Sunday 9AM - 6PM

Some of our Benefits include:

  • Holidays Off - We are CLOSED on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, and Easter
  • Advancement - We have several leaders that began as Sales Associates!
  • Healthcare Benefits Immediately! You take care of our customers, so we take care of you!

As a Retail Team Leader (Key Holder), you are on your way to increased responsibility and future growth into leadership! This is a great opportunity for someone that has a passion for customer service, is detail-oriented for stocking and inventory management, and is skilled in operating point of sale and maintaining store conditions. Be part of it!

As part of the leadership team, you will make an impact by:

  • Opening and closing the Store
  • Help complete daily Store operations and tasks for the day
  • Assists in unloading all merchandise from delivery trucks, organizes merchandise, and transfers merchandise from stockroom to store.
  • Maintaining merchandise - product rotation, proper food handling, receiving, ensure product quality
  • Providing exceptional customer service - building relationships, problem-solving, and building sales
  • Cash handling - bank deposits, getting change for cashiers, setting and counting down registers
  • Helping to build and train the team! Develop leadership skills while aiding in supervising sales associates in the performance of their assigned duties

If this sounds like you, make sure you also meet these requirements:

  • Have 1-2 years of retail experience with progressively increasing responsibility
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs with frequent lifting above shoulder height
  • Schedule Availability: Ability to work flexible, full-time schedule to include days, evenings, weekends and holidays
  • Ability to safely operate power equipment, such as slicing equipment, walkie lifts and forklifts where applicable
  • This job may require you to occasionally respond to alarm calls during non-working hours and have the flexibility to work shifts at other stores in your local geographic area
  • You must be a minimum of 18 years old (required)
  • High School Diploma / Equivalent

Note: Please make sure you use a valid email so we can follow up with you and let you know what's happening in the process.

Be Part of an Amazing Culture Where What Matters to You, Matters to Us!

Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.

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About Gordon Food Service

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Since our 1897 founding, Gordon Food Service has grown to become the largest family-managed broadline foodservice distribution company in North America. While we've been growing pretty much continuously over these 125 years, we've remained consistent at the core of what and who we are: passionately committed to customers and employees. Being part of Gordon Food Service means being part of something important, something bigger than oneself.We take care of you as if you were part of our family by providing benefits that give choice and flexibility for what matters most to you. We aim to deliver a competitive package that not only supports you but also your family. Full-time employees are provided benefit options to support work-life and your need to take care of yourself and those close to you, including paid time off, 401k with company match, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement for you and the whole family, and more!We feel the culture when we work together, and when we serve together. As a team, we tackle our challenges, celebrate our successes, and have fun on the journey. Be part of it.

Industry

Food and beverage wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Wyoming, MI, US

Year founded

1897

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