Key Holder (Part-Time) @ Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown

YOUR FUTURE BEGINS AT THIS PREMIER DESTINATION

At Event Network, we believe the experience matters. As the leading operator of retail experiences at some of the most iconic and inspiring destinations across the United States, we infuse passion, creativity, and purpose into everything we do. Our team is dedicated to providing engaging and memorable retail environments that enhance the guest experience, while reflecting the unique mission and values of each location we serve.

Job Summary

As a Key Holder, you’ll be an integral part of our store’s day-to-day operations, working alongside the management team to create memorable moments for our guests. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on delivering exceptional service in a fun, dynamic environment. The Key Holder Associates are responsible for meeting company guest service standards in their interactions with all store guests; accurately and efficiently processing guest sales transactions; restocking merchandise; and completing other tasks as assigned by store management.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Promptly greets store guests and offers assistance to provide quality guest service to everyone who shops in the store.
• Consistently practice suggestively selling to create and increase sales by using open-ended questions to engage the guest in conversation, suggesting promotional items and attempting to add on to every sale.
• Knowledgeable about the store’s products. This includes, but is not limited to, current sales and promotions, the store’s sales targets, key performance indicators (KPI goals) and new products.
• Meet company presentation standards by following guidelines for merchandise display, store cleanliness, receiving merchandise shipments, replenishing and making sure product is rotated when re-stocked.
• Follow Event Network and hotel appearance and dress standards.
• Process all transactions in the cash register system in an accurate and efficient manner. This includes but is not limited to cash and credit card payments, employee discounts, guest room charges, hotel property charges.
• Complete store paperwork and other procedures required for the operation of the store. This includes, but is not limited, printing register reports, performing cycle counts, and opening and closing store procedures.
• Recognize security risks and protect company and store assets. Know how to prevent and properly handle situations, which could result in loss to the store and company.
• Follow all applicable state and federal laws and company policies and procedures for store operations, time keeping procedures, hotel, loss prevention and human resources policies and procedures.
• Work together as a team with all staff to achieve store goals and contribute toward creating a positive work environment.

Skills / Qualifications

• Experience as a keyholder or supervisor in a retail environment.
• Merchandising experience organizing and presenting products that are visually appealing.
• Friendly, outgoing personality with a service mindset.
• Must be 21 for Liquor sales
• Position requires flexible availability, including weekends, holidays, morning and evening shifts.

Physical Demands – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the Key Holder Associate is frequently required to stand up to 8 hours (except during breaks and meal periods required by law and company policy); walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The Key Holder Associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• The Key Holder Associate must have the ability to read, count and write accurately to complete all required paperwork.

Pay Range : $17-$18/hr

Employee Benefits:

Event Network is committed to supporting the health and well-being of our team members. As part of our benefits package, we offer the following to part-time team members: provides Part-time team members with a variety of voluntary coverage options.

• A limited medical plan, dental, and vision insurance, term life insurance, and AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Sick Time
• Employee Discounts: 25% discount to shop at our stores; and a separate discount program with exclusive savings on a variety of brand-name products, services, travel, entertainment, tickets, and more.

BRING YOUR PASSION AND TALENT TO OUR TEAM!

Ready to make an impact and be part of something extraordinary? Apply today and take the next step in your career journey with us!

Event Network celebrates diversity and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all Team Members.