Part-Time Keyholder - Stuyvesant Plaza - Albany, NY

Retail Stores • Albany, NY

11d

About The Position

The Part-Time Keyholder supports store leadership in the successful operation of a vineyard vines retail location. The role helps bring the brand’s “Everyday should feel this good” experience to the sales floor by coaching, training, and developing team members as Brand Ambassadors and by ensuring customer interactions are unique and tailored to customers’ needs. The Keyholder also supports strategic managerial tasks and takes on a rotating Division of Responsibility (DOR), which assigns distinct responsibilities to store leaders to clarify execution and support development. DORs are opportunities for growth, not titles or positions.

This role focuses on generating sales, communicating vineyard vines’ core values, executing shipment and floor-set processes, and providing ongoing product, presentation, and process training. The Keyholder is responsible for opening and closing the store. The position averages 20–30 hours per week to maintain part-time status, with weekend availability required; scheduling depends on business needs. Seasonal stores average 25–40 hours per week during peak periods. Compensation is $16.00–$21.00 per hour.

Requirements

• At least one year of work experience in retail leadership or an equivalent role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Charismatic personality and enthusiasm for the vineyard vines brand and community.
• Proven ability to drive sales, with strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
• Experience and enthusiasm for leading and mentoring a team.
• Team-focused, confident, and professional approach.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to plan, manage time, and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand and/or move around for extended periods; occasionally reach, carry, bend, and climb ladders; and lift up to 40 pounds unless an accommodation is requested.
• Weekend availability.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Generate sales to help the store meet or exceed financial goals and metrics by creating memorable customer experiences.
• Communicate vineyard vines’ core values to customers through the team and create a welcoming store experience.
• Regularly exemplify the values of Passion, Service, Integrity, Commitment, Teamwork, and Fun.
• Execute the “door to floor” process, including receiving shipments and setting the floor with new inventory.
• Coach, train, and develop current and new team members on product, presentation, and process, including onboarding and ongoing in-the-moment coaching.
• Open and close the store.
• Take on a rotating Division of Responsibility (DOR) to support store execution and personal development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed