Uptown Cheapskate · 5 hours ago
Shift Lead,/Key Holder Trainee (North & South Austin)
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$16/hr - $20/hrUptown Cheapskate is a retail store focused on sustainable fashion, selling quality secondhand clothing at affordable prices. They are seeking seasoned resale professionals for the Shift Lead/Key Holder position, responsible for store operations, staff supervision, and maintaining customer service excellence.
ApparelFashionRetail
Responsibilities
Opening and closing the store by following a list of tasks assigned for each day
Supervising staff
Coaching, training and motivating team members to achieve higher performance and interaction with all customers
Demonstrate high values and service by leading by example on and off the sales floor
Helping maintain a fresh and visually enticing store that is clean and well organized at a level exceeding the competition and above customer expectations
Assisting management and ownership with running the store
Excellence at sales, customer service, inventory management, housekeeping and all other in-store tasks
Qualification
Required
Seasoned resale professionals & buyers who have worked specifically in the secondhand resale clothing industry
High-volume retail or other leadership experience
Motivated individuals with a long-term interest in sustainable fashion
Team player with good leadership and people skills
Strong coaching, customer service and selling skills with a take-charge mentality
Strong verbal and written skills
Outwardly display a high level of energy without the need for motivation
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and consisting of 42-45 hours per week
Demonstration of management skills and the go-to source for the team for creative solutions for all challenges encountered
Stellar knowledge of young adult fashion and brands plus designer
Amazing organizational and multitasking abilities
Exceptional customer service skills
Strong communication skills
Energetic upbeat outlook
Desire to have a career and grow with the company
Reliable and dependable
Preferred
Previous experience with another second hand resale store
Previous experience is preferred for assistant manager candidates
Demonstration of current fashion trends for core customer
Vintage knowledge is a plus
Benefits
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Company
Uptown Cheapskate
Uptown Cheapskate is a retail company specializing in clothes, shoes, and apparel.
Founded in 2009
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Scott Sloan
Founder
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