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Key Holder Associate - Full Time - West Town

Belk (stores)

Knoxville, TNFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 2w agoVerified open 6 days ago
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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Knoxville, TN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Belk (stores) is hiring a Key Holder Associate - Full Time - West Town. The Key Holder Associate at Belk supports store leadership by opening and closing the store, handling transactions, resolving customer issues, and delivering excellent service while working flexible hours in a team‑focused environment.

Key focus areas include Open and close the store ensuring procedures are followed, Cover open CSL shifts and model service behaviors, and Drive customer service during assigned periods.

Important skills include Customer Service, Communication Skills, Point Of Sale Transactions, Register Operation, Alarm Setting, and Computer Keyboard Use.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Customer ServiceCommunication SkillsPoint of Sale TransactionsRegister OperationAlarm SettingComputer Keyboard UseTelephone UseSensor Tag Removal

Qualifications

Must Be 18+ or Rising SeniorHigh School Diploma or GED EquivalentService Excellence Leadership Training ParticipationRetail Experience12-18 Months Required Employment for Internal ApplicantsGood Standing and Performance Rating for Internal Applicants

Full job description

At Belk we have a vision to reimagine the department store . As a Key Holder, you will drive store sales and metrics by supporting the leadership team with store opening and closing coverage. The Key Holder is an hourly associate role with active leadership responsibility. During assigned open or closing shifts you will help drive the in-store experience.

Through excellent customer service and friendly interactions with associates you’ll help the leadership team quickly and effectively take care of the customer. Most importantly, you will work closely on a team that cares for our customers in an environment where we thrive by winning together .

  • Opens and/or closes the store and ensuring that proper store procedures and policies are followed as directed by store management

  • Responsible for covering open CSL shifts (not responsible for coaching associates, only associate celebrations and modeling service behaviors)

  • Drives customer service during assigned period

  • Approves select point of sale transactions such as returns and voids, when needed to serve the customer

  • Resolves customer service issues as needed

  • Engages in promoting and selling products to ensure customer satisfaction

  • Ensures that registers are properly opened and closed, doors are opened and locked and alarms are set correctly

  • Supports store manager with management and coordination of the daily operations of the store

  • Communicates results from CSL walks with store leadership

  • Remain current on all company policies and ensures that all policies, standards and procedures are maintained and followed in a consistent manner

Minimum Education & Experience:

  • Must participate in Service Excellence leadership training

  • Must be 18 or rising senior in high school

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent

  • Experience in retail preferred

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule (including mornings, evenings, & weekends) and close store one to two nights per week

  • Internal applicants: 12-18 months required employment to be considered for the role

  • Internal applicants: Must be in good standing (not on performance warning) and have a good or better on their last performance appraisal

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to use computer keyboard, standard telephone and other related business equipment

  • Hand manipulation to remove sensor tags

  • Ability to push / pull 100-500 pounds when moving stock carts

  • Task demands vary in each department because of the different types of merchandise

  • Stocking requirements can involve reaching above & below shoulder level and lifting 25-50 pound boxes

  • Ability to work at a safe and steady pace

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