Retail

Key Holder

Garden, NYOnsiteTemporaryPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

Retail
Sales Goals
Guest Service
Product Recommendations
Bead Bar
Inventory
Merchandising
KPIs
Commission
Sales Bonus

Nice to have

Key Holder
Shift Lead
Clienteling
Events
Parties
Custom Orders

Role summary

Seeking an energetic, hands-on Key Holder for a seasonal retail role at Roosevelt Field, NY, through early January. This position supports daily store operations, sales goals, and exceptional guest experiences. Responsibilities include opening/closing the store, leading the sales floor, providing personalized recommendations, assisting with events and custom orders, and supporting inventory and merchandising. The role requires 2+ years of retail or customer service experience, strong communication, and a positive, team-oriented approach. Key Holder or Shift Lead experience is preferred. This temporary position offers commission and KPI/Sales bonuses.

Key Holder – Roosevelt Field, NY (Seasonal)

We’re looking for an energetic, hands-on Key Holder to support our Roosevelt Field store through early January. This temporary role is perfect for someone who loves retail, thrives in a team environment, and enjoys creating meaningful connections with guests.

As a Key Holder, you’ll support the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager with daily operations, help lead the sales floor, and ensure every guest has a welcoming and memorable Little Words Project experience.

What You’ll Do

Support the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager with daily store operations and sales goals.

Open and close the store independently and help keep operations running smoothly.

Lead by example on the sales floor and deliver exceptional guest service.

Welcome guests, make personalized product recommendations, and support the Bead Bar experience.

Assist with beading appointments, events, parties, and custom orders.

Support training and onboarding of Sales Associates by sharing product and guest service knowledge.

Assist with inventory, backstock, merchandising, product launches, and clienteling.

Help resolve guest concerns and communicate store needs to leadership.

Support KPIs and sales goals while creating a positive, high-energy store environment.

What You Bring

2+ years of retail or customer service experience; Key Holder or Shift Lead experience preferred.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Positive, energetic, and team-oriented approach.

Ability to lead by example and take initiative.

Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.

Passion for Little Words Project and creating meaningful guest connections.

Ability to work weekends, holidays, and a flexible retail schedule.

Who You Are

You’re an energetic, positive team player who loves retail and creating meaningful connections with guests. You lead by example, enjoy supporting your teammates, and aren’t afraid to jump in wherever needed to help the store succeed. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring a can-do attitude to every shift.

If that sounds like you, we’d love to meet you!

Temporary position through early January.

All in-store roles are eligible for monthly commission and quarterly KPI/Sales bonus.

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