PT Team Leader - Keyholder - New Store Opening

Vera Bradley • Smithfield, NC

5d • $14 - $20

About The Position

Vera Bradley is hiring a part-time Team Leader - Keyholder for a new store anticipated to open in September 2026. As a member of the founding team, the Team Leader - Keyholder supports store leadership in achieving sales goals by working alongside associates and providing daily direction, communication, and training. The role motivates the team to deliver an exceptional shopping experience and build brand loyalty, while modeling Vera Bradley’s core values as a brand ambassador.

The position drives sales and customer outreach, supports and inspires team members, recommends products that meet customers’ needs, and contributes to add-on selling. It also involves executing daily operational procedures, maintaining visual standards, and keeping the store organized and inviting. The role requires availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays to support store opening, closing, and peak business needs. The posted base pay range is $13.51–$20.24 per hour, with a stated starting pay of $17.00 USD; pay depends on work location and the range excludes bonuses, equity, or other incentives.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have retail experience and/or prior management experience.
• Be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Constantly walk and stand; frequently bend, stoop, and reach.
• Have strong sensory skills, including good eyesight, good hearing, and dexterity.
• Consistently lift 10–35 lbs.; occasionally lift up to 55 lbs.; and be able to push or pull more than 55 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Be a people person.

Responsibilities

• Work with the team to exceed sales goals, drive store traffic, convert customers, conduct community and customer outreach, promote campaigns, build brand awareness, and develop lasting customer relationships.
• Motivate and inspire team members by modeling Vera Bradley’s core values.
• Recommend products to meet customers’ individual needs and drive store results through add-on selling and customer outreach.
• Execute and improve daily operational procedures, support visual standards, and maintain an organized, inviting store environment.
• Act reliably, uphold Vera Bradley’s core values, and follow company policies and procedures.
• Support store leadership by providing associates with daily direction, communication, and training.
• Support store opening and closing and peak business needs, including working evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• Incentive eligibility based on achievement of company and store metrics.
• Generous product discount.
• Paid volunteer time off.
• Pet insurance.
• Holistic wellness program providing no-cost access to financial, physical, and mental wellness experts.
• Professional development assistance and resources.
• Employee Referral Program.
• DailyPay option for wage payment.
• 401(k) with generous company match and immediate vesting, subject to service and age requirements.

What This Job Offers

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