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Hardside Lead (Full-Time)

4/3/2026

The Hardside Lead oversees departmental merchandising, inventory maintenance, and store appearance while providing exceptional customer service. They are also responsible for training team members, creating work schedules, and supporting store management in achieving operational goals.

Salary

15.16 - 17 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
The Murdoch’s story is one of humble beginnings. It is a story about a man, a belief and the understanding that value is often found in honest, old-fashioned ideas. The vision behind Murdoch’s included three simple principles: carry lots of down-to-earth merchandise; be a place where the whole family likes to visit; and be a place where the customer is always met with thanks. Murdoch’s is proud to have 40 stores spanning Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Texas and Wyoming. Our family of stores is staffed with more than 2,200 dedicated team members - all friendly, knowledgeable folks who are there to help! At Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply, we’re downright proud of the mark we’ve made with our authentic western brand. Along with our industry-leading suppliers and manufacturers, Murdoch’s represents real lives with real stories. We know that our customers depend on us for quality merchandise and a square deal. We’re not big on bells and whistles; however, we do carry both in our stores! Be it a stock tank, dog food, or a pair of cozy socks, one thing is for certain: the trusted brands we carry all measure up to the Murdoch’s name in durability, style, outstanding service and value. We’re big on doing the basics right. We know the value of a hard day’s work, a positive attitude and doing the right thing (even when no one is looking). Above all, we know how to have fun while we’re doing it! Our aim is to earn the trust and loyalty of our customers and to maintain the premium standards of our distinctive western brand.
About the Role

Description

The Hardside Lead is responsible for enhancing the Murdoch's customer experience by overseeing various tasks in the Hardside department. They work closely with the Assistant Store Manager to maintain high merchandising standards, create task lists, offer training and development opportunities, and establish departmental objectives. Their primary focus includes exceptional customer service, overseeing the completion of department tasks, effective communication, and nurturing the development of the Hardside team members.  


As a Murdoch's Team Member in this role, you will...

  • Commit to the success of the team by embracing Murdochs’ mission, values, and principles. 
  • Provide exceptional customer service with a focus on the customer’s needs and solutions that meet them, in a manner that makes them feel valued and welcome in our stores.
  • Support the department manager(s) to facilitate the highest standards in merchandising, and store appearance. 
  • Create daily worklists for the Hardside department team members. 
  • Merchandise, stock, re-stock, and recover products within the department according to Murdoch’s merchandising standards. 
  • Complete inventory pricing and maintenance duties. 
  • Display consistent and sound judgment when dealing with exchanges or returns in accordance with company policies and procedures.  
  • Manage product sets within the department. 
  • Develop product knowledge across the breadth of products in the department and provide training and development to hardside team members. 
  • Practice service-oriented leadership within the department and cross-functionally throughout the store. 
  • Set and maintain signage in the department and on endcaps for sales, promotions, events, vendor assets, and financing option. 
  • Communicate effectively and create positive working relationships with team members.  
  • Create and maintain a safe environment for customers and team members. 
  • Exhibit proper radio and phone etiquette. 
  • In certain stores, Leads may also operate as 'key carriers', working alongside a member of the store management team to open and/or close the store. When doing this, an Assistant Manager or Store Manager will also be present in the store. 
  • Work with the Assistant Store Manager to develop and achieve goals.  
  • Other duties as needed, throughout the store. 

Requirements

As a Murdochian in this role, you must...

  • Have exceptional merchandising ability. 
  • Be an effective leader with growth, purpose, motivation, and optimization in mind. 
  • Complete multiple specialist certifications within the hardside department or have demonstrated equivalent experience. 
  • Have strong communication (written, oral, and interpersonal) skills. 
  • Have strong organizational skills.
  • Positive attitude and demonstrated practice of learning. 
  • Excel in a fast paced, evolving work environment. 
  • Effective problem-solving skills. 
  • Strong Windows-based computer skills – especially with Microsoft products. 

Physical Demands:

  • Standing for long periods of time. 
  • Heavy and repetitive lifting (up to 50 lbs). 
  • Bending, carrying, and pushing. 
  • Working on a ladder. 
  • Repetitive wrist movements on keyboard. 
  • Close vision for computer work. 
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Competitive Benefits + Compensation:

  • $15.16 - $17 per hour depending on experience. 
  • Amazing Employee Discount on everything from clothes to power tools to pet food.
  • Multiple Health Insurance* options to best suit your needs after 60 days.
  • Dental & Vision options to complete your health plan.
  • Life Insurance to secure your family’s financial future.
  • Paid Vacation* allows you to relax and recharge.
  • Holiday Pay throughout the year so you can celebrate with your family.
  • Paid Sick Time** empowers you to stay home and focus on your health without losing pay.
  • 401(k) with a generous 4% company match to help plan for retirement.
  • Paid Parental Leave* to take time to bond with your family’s new addition.
  • Community Giving Program matches your donations and provides paid volunteer hours.
  • Wellness Program* saves you money by lowering medical premiums with credits earned.
  • Training Program helps you expand your knowledge and skills with over 250 courses.
  • Other various Voluntary Insurance Options.

*Available to full-time team members.

**Available to full-time team members and Colorado part-time team members.

Key Skills
MerchandisingLeadershipCustomer serviceInventory managementCommunicationOrganizational skillsProblem-solvingMicrosoft productsComputer skillsTraining and developmentRadio etiquettePhone etiquetteSafety compliancePricing maintenance
Categories
RetailManagement & LeadershipCustomer Service & Support
Benefits
Employee discountHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife insurancePaid vacationHoliday payPaid sick time401(k)Paid parental leaveCommunity giving programWellness programTraining program
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