Retail Key Holder

Reports To Store Manager For more than 30 years, K&G Fashion Superstore (K&G) has provided value‑conscious customers with the latest fashions and styles at the best possible prices. Offering a wide selection of designer brands discounted up to 60% off department store prices at our 80 stores, K&G is a leading shopping destination for brand‑name apparel, footwear and accessories for the entire family. As a Retail Key Holder, you will partner with your Store Manager to support store team members to achieve sales performance expectations through active coaching, development of a team selling environment, and operational excellence when you are the manager on duty. This position is assigned store keys to open and close the store when scheduled, in the capacity of the manager on duty. To be successful in this role Inspire store team to achieve their best performance Execute to maximize growth and potential Create an engaged and inclusive store environment Elevate the customer experience through operational excellence Exceed customer expectations in all interactions Leadership Partner with the store management team to lead store staff to achieve sales, service, and operational expectations when assigned as the manager on duty. Model company values and lead by example as an active coach. Communicate priorities and sales‑driving information effectively to ensure store staff is equipped to maximize business. Assist in recruiting store staff and embrace diversity by contributing to an inclusive store environment. Performance Support the management team in the achievement of store business plans, including sales, customer service and operational goals. Understand how to leverage store reports to inform decisions that drive the store business. Participate in driving business outreach opportunities and communicate leads to Store Manager. Identify performance opportunities and partner with the management team to contribute to development plans. Operational Excellence Partner with management team to ensure proper staffing to effectively execute initiatives and operational tasks to deliver on the customer promise. Assist management team with training store staff on all internal operational functions as assigned. Stay informed on corporate communication, directives, initiatives, policies and procedures. Support the management team with the implementation of store programs to increase efficiencies in sales, service, operations, and branding when assigned. Workplace Contribute to an engaged and inclusive store environment where opinions and contributions are recognized and valued. Support a culture of learning and development, ensuring training tools are leveraged. Serve as a role model to all store team members and provide enthusiastic motivational leadership. Partner with management team to conduct regular store meetings ensuring all store team members are up to date with company directives. Customer Experience Assist in training the store team on customer service expectations to create an exceptional customer experience, exceed customer expectations, and achieve a high Net Promoter Score. Leverage customer feedback to prevent or resolve customer concerns. Collaborate with the management team to ensure the store is visually set to brand standards and marketing initiatives are executed per company direction. Qualifications Minimum of 1 year of Retail or Sales experience. Creative individual who demonstrates good judgement and is tuned‑into the pulse of the business. Self‑motivated, results oriented, strategic thinker. Strong organizational and leadership skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrates active listening and problem‑solving skills. Proven ability to train and develop high‑performing store teams. Proficient in technology systems, applications, Microsoft Office, and video conferencing. Ability to operate a computer and POS System. Physical Requirements Ability to stand and walk for the majority of work shifts, frequently bend, squat and twist, lift up to 50 lbs., climb a ladder to reach merchandise and/or supplies, and see and distinguish between fabric patterns and colors. The starting pay for this position is $19.42- $25.25 per hour depending on merit, length of service with the company, and other factors. We take into consideration an individual's skills, background and experience in determining final salary. Our company celebrates diversity and provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, veteran or military status, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or any other protected status under the law. #J-18808-Ljbffr K&G Fashion Superstore