61st Street, NY - Thrift Retail Store Key Holder

Goodwill NYNJ • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Key Holder is responsible for supporting the Store Manager in the daily operation of the store and overall customer experience. He/she demonstrates leadership by modelling Goodwill NYNJ CARE service standards to elevate sales performance. This individual will help to train and coach associates to achieve all set expectations. The Key Holder has the ability to execute all operational functions to Brand standards and drive positive customer experiences in the absence of the Store Manager.

Lead a high performing customer first orientated team. Coach and provide feedback to the team as necessary to ensure all customers and donors serviced in the store are given the full CARE experience in line with brand strategies. Manage customer flow to ensure the best possible experience and that every customer is engaged.

Lead by example by setting the standard to deliver excellent service to customers.

Drive partnership on the selling floor between sales specialists and store associates.

Develop and retain talented employees, by coaching in the moment and providing feedback to the Store manager to support training and development.

Resolve all customer complaints and issues quickly, efficiently and with respect resulting in an overall positive experience. Partner with the Store Manager where necessary.

In absence of the Store manager, responsible for executing all operations.

Possess a strong understanding of the business and effectively communicate needs and ideas to elevate the business.

Assist Store Manager in driving Goodwill brand loyalty through coaching sales team to share knowledge of Goodwill Rewards program and Mission, consistently educating customers of the benefits of participation.

Possess a thorough understanding of company policies and procedures and consistently follow and enforce company guidelines on operations.

Communicate product needs to the stock team ensuring that flow of product to the floor is quick and efficient.

Ensure the selling floor is neat, clean, organized and reflects the correct visual image at all times.

Ensure presentation of all windows, displays, fixtures and all visual areas are reflective of current visual direction.

Enforce and support Store Manager in holding team accountable to Company policies and procedures.

Additional duties as required.

Activities are subject to change / be added to meet business needs with management approval.

Requirements

• Minimum 1+ year experience in retail store supervisory required.
• High School Diploma, equivalent, or combination of education and relevant experience required.
• Proven ability to drive and exceed individual and store results.
• Proven ability to build lasting relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Ability to adapt to and engage with different customers.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with customers, sales leadership team and colleagues.
• Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team.
• Ability to receive feedback and take action when appropriate.
• Accuracy and attention to detail required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs which includes, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while working in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

• Customer Service: Verbally greet customer and offer assistance within 30 seconds.
• Inform all customers of weekly sale color and newly produced color, make announcement every 15 minutes.
• Offer customer a shopping cart or basket while in the store.
• Keep sales floor and fitting rooms clean and free of clutter, hangers and clothes off the floor.
• Answer the phone in a professional manner.
• Greet all customers with a warm greeting, a smile, eye contact, positive attitude ask each customer if they are a Goodwill Rewards Member, if not, discuss benefits and offer to enroll the customer ask each customer to Round Up their purchase and discuss our Mission.
• Thank each customer for their purchase, hand them the receipt, invite them back to the store.
• Keep register area clean and free of clutter.
• Round Up goal = 43%
• Empty Z rack = 15 min (85 pieces)
• Empty grey cart of wares = 15 min (35 pieces)
• Empty grey cart of shoes = 15 min (35 pieces)
• Sort: 1 blue bin = 1 hour
• Hang: 2 racks = 1 hr (170 pieces)
• Tagging: 15 min per z rack (4 z racks an hour, 340 pieces)
• Wares: 1 hour = 2 grey cart of wares (70 pieces/hr)
• Shoes: 1 hour = 2 grey cart of shoes (70 pieces/hr)
• Textiles: 2 hours = 1 complete rack of textiles

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Store Manager in the daily operation of the store and overall customer experience.
• Demonstrating leadership by modelling Goodwill NYNJ CARE service standards to elevate sales performance.
• Helping to train and coach associates to achieve all set expectations.
• Executing all operational functions to Brand standards and driving positive customer experiences in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Leading a high performing customer first orientated team.
• Coaching and providing feedback to the team to ensure all customers and donors serviced in the store are given the full CARE experience in line with brand strategies.
• Managing customer flow to ensure the best possible experience and that every customer is engaged.
• Leading by example by setting the standard to deliver excellent service to customers.
• Driving partnership on the selling floor between sales specialists and store associates.
• Developing and retaining talented employees, by coaching in the moment and providing feedback to the Store manager to support training and development.
• Resolving all customer complaints and issues quickly, efficiently and with respect resulting in an overall positive experience.
• Executing all operations in the absence of the Store manager.
• Possessing a strong understanding of the business and effectively communicating needs and ideas to elevate the business.
• Assisting Store Manager in driving Goodwill brand loyalty through coaching sales team to share knowledge of Goodwill Rewards program and Mission, consistently educating customers of the benefits of participation.
• Possessing a thorough understanding of company policies and procedures and consistently following and enforcing company guidelines on operations.
• Communicating product needs to the stock team ensuring that flow of product to the floor is quick and efficient.
• Ensuring the selling floor is neat, clean, organized and reflects the correct visual image at all times.
• Ensuring presentation of all windows, displays, fixtures and all visual areas are reflective of current visual direction.
• Enforcing and supporting Store Manager in holding team accountable to Company policies and procedures.
• Reporting all employee relation issues in a timely and effective manner, partnering with the Store Manager and HR when necessary.
• Assisting the Store Manager to recruit, train, and develop team ensuring all positions are filled in a timely manner with qualified candidates.
• Continually providing feedback to the Store Manager on employee level of proficiency in their role and supporting with training and development.
• Assisting in ensuring the integrity of staff’s time and attendance.
• Ensuring Dress Codes and Uniforms are always professional, reflective of Brand image and always adhered to.
• Enforcing of all company policies and procedures, standards of operations and supporting leadership team.

Benefits

• Generous Time off policy to use when you need it
• Health, wellness and financial resources to help you achieve our personal goals
• Robust health benefits including medical, dental, vision, parental leaves and company sponsored life insurance
• Retirement matching programs and contributions
• Transit and commuter benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED