What are the responsibilities and job description for the Key Holder Retail position at Costello's Ace Hardware?
Position Summary:
The Key Holder is responsible for opening and closing a store and performs other administrative duties in a retail setting. Their main duties include assisting customers when needed, making sure the store is organized, neat and tidy and ensuring the alarm system is working properly.
Job Functions
- Ensure company/store policies and procedures are communicated in a timely manner and adhered to accordingly
- Partnering with store management, coach all store staff on inventory management best practices as they apply to each person’s job duties
- Partnering with store management help to train employees to maintain and update plan-o-grams throughout the store
- Execute the daily operational, day-to-day goals and priorities assigned by store management
- Assist in the training and development of peers
- Open and close registers
- Responsible for counting money and making bank deposits while manager on duty
- Protect company assets by following all loss prevention procedures; train staff on same
- Maintain an open and positive relationship with store management team
- Address all safety concerns immediately
- Report all incidents and accidents immediately and complete online report form
- Update store management team about the progress of the store and staff on a regular basis
- Actively participate in daily huddle meetings
- Ensure all receiving is completed in compliance with company procedures to maintain an accurate inventory
- Review daily, W.E.A.D. (Walk Every Aisle Daily), appearance of in-store and window displays and end caps and oversee necessary changes to improve overall presentation
- Monitor all store transfers and expedite all outstanding transfers
- Responsible for opening and closing the store and securing all store assets
- Process damaged and defective goods in a timely and accurate manner
- Be a positive, consistent, and respectful role model; communicate positively regarding store management and company strategies; develop and support a positive attitude toward Costello’s Ace Hardware
- Use the E.C.E.T. (Every Customer, Every Time) process with EVERY customer interaction
- Be “customer ready” whenever you are on the stage/sales floor
- Recommend related items when appropriate and executes S.A.L.E.S. process
- Maintain awareness of all promotions and advertisements
- Uphold merchandising and store cleanliness standards
- Participate in the processing of new shipments and help the team to keep the receiving and back stock area clean and organized
- Know the proper way to answer the telephone
- Be alert for possible merchandise losses. Protect all company assets and report any missing or damaged merchandise to your supervisor
- Advise store management of any pricing errors
- Be proficient at executing all store services, such as mixing paint, cutting glass, pipe, screen repair, and keys
- Ensure all shipments are packed out in its proper home and all overstock is away
- Follow and enforce all policies in the company handbook
- Complete other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements
Essential Physical Ability Frequency Requirement
Walking Frequent Flat surfaces from point to point
Standing Constant All work performed on feet
Sitting None
Stooping Frequent To pick up cartons at floor level
Reaching Frequent To a height of 6 feet
Lifting Frequent Up to 60 lbs., up to 500 repetitions per hour to a height of 4 feet (top of register); must be able to lift up to 25 pounds comfortably
Hand Dexterity Frequent Must be able to use at least one hand to operate register and complete paperwork.
Pushing / Pulling Frequent Move hand jacks from place to place
Carrying Frequent Up to 50 lbs., up to 10 feet, occasionally more
Climbing In-frequent Stairs in storage rooms. ladders
Vision Constant Read labels, recognize boxes, safety in working
Hearing Constant Safety signals
Reports to: Managing Partner
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Owings Mills, MD 21117: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $16