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Key Holder

Little Words Project

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Location
Short Hills, NJ
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Job overview

Little Words Project is seeking a Key Holder to help lead its Short Hills Mall store. The role supports store leadership, creates welcoming guest experiences, hosts beading appointments and events, and helps maintain inventory and visual merchandising. The Key Holder also trains Sales Associates, assists with bracelet and custom-order work, and supports store operations. Candidates should have retail or customer service experience and be available on weekends and holidays.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsBeadingStylingContent CreationProblem SolvingRetailCustomer Service

Qualifications

2+ Years Retail or Customer Service ExperienceWeekend and Holiday Availability

Full job description

We’re looking for a Key Holder to help lead the way at our Short Hills Mall store! This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a team environment, loves engaging with guests, and is passionate about sharing Little Words Project’s mission. As a Key Holder, you’ll play a huge role in bringing our brand story to life—helping guests find the perfect bracelet, guiding them through our bead-your-own experience, and supporting the team to create a welcoming, inspiring space.

What you’ll do:

  • Work alongside the Store Manager & Assistant Store Manager to inspire and motivate the team. You’ll help set the tone for amazing guest interactions!

  • Open and close independently, ensuring everything runs smoothly.

  • Host and manage in-store beading appointments, events, and parties, making every visit special.

  • Help find partners to do events with, and assist with planning in-store events

  • Monitor inventory levels, assist with backstock, and help with visual merchandising to keep our store looking and feeling its best.

  • Help train and develop Sales Associates, sharing best practices to enhance guest connections.

  • Introduce new products, personalize recommendations, and create moments that leave a lasting impression.

  • Answer guest questions, assist with transactions, and handle any in-store issues with positivity and care.

  • Assist at the bead bar, tie bracelets, and fulfill custom orders.

  • From inventory intake to clienteling and KPIs, you’ll play an important role in keeping things running smoothly.

What You Bring to the Team:

  • 2+ years of retail or customer service experience.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills—you love connecting with guests and teammates!

  • Passion for beading, styling, and even capturing fun content in-store.

  • You stay cool under pressure and find solutions with a positive attitude.

  • Ready to jump in, support the team, and help wherever needed.

  • Able to work weekends and holidays.

  • You believe in Little Words Project’s mission and are excited to spread kindness every day!

All in-store roles are eligible for monthly commission and quarterly KPI/Sales bonus.

How this job compares

Set against the 3,809 open Retail jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$52–72K/yr312 salary ranges
  • New Jersey median$17–19/hr44 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 74 open Retail jobs in New Jersey and 3,809 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Retail postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (974 postings).
Education
150 of the 3,809 open Retail jobs (4%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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