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Retail Key Holder

Evergreen Park, IL · On-site

$19.42 - $25.25/hr

Retail Key Holder Reports to Store Manager: For more than 30 years, K&G Fashion Superstore (K&G) has provided value-conscious customers with the latest fashions and styles at the best possible prices.

Retail Key Holder

Mcallen, TX · On-site

$16.39/hr

As a Key Holder, better known as a "Floor Leader," at Skechers, you'll take on an essential Retail Leadership Role, contributing to store operations and mentoring your team to deliver exceptional ...

Retail Key Holder

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$17.32/hr

As a Key Holder, better known as a "Floor Leader," at Skechers, you'll take on an essential Retail Leadership Role, contributing to store operations and mentoring your team to deliver exceptional ...

Retail Key Holder

North Attleboro, MA · On-site

$14.50 - $19/hr

As a Key Holder, better known as a "Floor Leader," at Skechers, you'll take on an essential Retail Leadership Role, contributing to store operations and mentoring your team to deliver exceptional ...

Retail Key Holder

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$15.85/hr

As a Key Holder, better known as a "Floor Leader," at Skechers, you'll take on an essential Retail Leadership Role, contributing to store operations and mentoring your team to deliver exceptional ...

As a Key Holder, better known as a "Floor Leader," at Skechers, you'll take on an essential Retail Leadership Role, contributing to store operations and mentoring your team to deliver exceptional ...

As a Key Holder, better known as a "Floor Leader," at Skechers, you'll take on an essential Retail Leadership Role, contributing to store operations and mentoring your team to deliver exceptional ...

Retail Key Holder

New York, NY · On-site

$19.12/hr

As a Key Holder, better known as a "Floor Leader," at Skechers, you'll take on an essential Retail Leadership Role, contributing to store operations and mentoring your team to deliver exceptional ...

Retail Key Holder

Daly City, CA · On-site

$21.50/hr

As a Key Holder, better known as a "Floor Leader," at Skechers, you'll take on an essential Retail Leadership Role, contributing to store operations and mentoring your team to deliver exceptional ...

Retail Key Holder

San Diego, CA · On-site

$18.25/hr

As a Key Holder, better known as a "Floor Leader," at Skechers, you'll take on an essential Retail Leadership Role, contributing to store operations and mentoring your team to deliver exceptional ...

Retail Key Holder

Boston, MA · On-site

$16 - $21.25/hr

As a Key Holder, better known as a "Floor Leader," at Skechers, you'll take on an essential Retail Leadership Role, contributing to store operations and mentoring your team to deliver exceptional ...

As a Key Holder, better known as a "Floor Leader," at Skechers, you'll take on an essential Retail Leadership Role, contributing to store operations and mentoring your team to deliver exceptional ...

Retail Key Holder

Milford, MA · On-site

$18.58/hr

As a Key Holder, better known as a "Floor Leader," at Skechers, you'll take on an essential Retail Leadership Role, contributing to store operations and mentoring your team to deliver exceptional ...

As a Key Holder, better known as a "Floor Leader," at Skechers, you'll take on an essential Retail Leadership Role, contributing to store operations and mentoring your team to deliver exceptional ...

As a Key Holder, better known as a "Floor Leader," at Skechers, you'll take on an essential Retail Leadership Role, contributing to store operations and mentoring your team to deliver exceptional ...

As a Key Holder, better known as a "Floor Leader," at Skechers, you'll take on an essential Retail Leadership Role, contributing to store operations and mentoring your team to deliver exceptional ...

As a Key Holder, better known as a "Floor Leader," at Skechers, you'll take on an essential Retail Leadership Role, contributing to store operations and mentoring your team to deliver exceptional ...

Retail Key Holder

Selma, TX · On-site

$16.94/hr

As a Key Holder, better known as a "Floor Leader," at Skechers, you'll take on an essential Retail Leadership Role, contributing to store operations and mentoring your team to deliver exceptional ...

As a Key Holder, better known as a "Floor Leader," at Skechers, you'll take on an essential Retail Leadership Role, contributing to store operations and mentoring your team to deliver exceptional ...

As a Key Holder, better known as a "Floor Leader," at Skechers, you'll take on an essential Retail Leadership Role, contributing to store operations and mentoring your team to deliver exceptional ...

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How much do retail key holder jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for retail key holder in the United States is $16.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.18 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Retail Key Holders?

Retail Key Holders are employees in a retail store who are entrusted with keys to the store, giving them responsibilities such as opening and closing the store, handling cash, and overseeing daily operations. They often assist in supervising staff, providing customer service, and ensuring store policies are followed. Key Holders may also be responsible for managing inventory, addressing customer concerns, and acting as a point of contact for store management when supervisors are absent. This role typically requires strong organizational and leadership skills, as well as experience in retail environments.

What Is a Retail Key Holder

A retail key holder is in charge of opening and closing a retail store. You also perform day-to-day operational duties like helping both cashiers and customers as needed. From open to close, you supervise the after-hours cleaning staff and set the alarm before leaving. You are often a manager who is third in line after the assistant manager. Customer service and supervisory skills are vital for this career, and you need to have on-the-job experience working in retail or customer service. Qualifications begin with a high school diploma.

What is the difference between Retail Key Holder vs Retail Associate?

AspectRetail Key HolderRetail Associate
ResponsibilitiesOpening/closing store, supervising staff, handling cashAssisting customers, stocking shelves, processing transactions
CredentialsHigh school diploma, experience in retailHigh school diploma or equivalent, entry-level
Work EnvironmentRetail store, supervisory roleRetail store, customer service focus
Employer UsageStores requiring shift leadershipEntry-level retail positions

The Retail Key Holder typically has additional responsibilities like opening and closing the store and supervising staff, whereas a Retail Associate focuses on customer service and sales. The Key Holder role often requires more experience but shares similar credentials. Both roles are essential in retail operations, with the Key Holder serving as a supervisory figure and the Associate as a frontline worker.

What are some common challenges faced by Retail Key Holders, and how can they effectively manage them?

Retail Key Holders often balance customer service duties with supervisory responsibilities, such as opening and closing the store, handling cash, and leading the team during shifts. A common challenge is managing unexpected situations, like staff shortages or high customer volume, while maintaining store standards. Successful Key Holders stay adaptable, communicate clearly with team members, and use problem-solving skills to address issues promptly. Building strong relationships with staff and staying organized can make managing these challenges much smoother.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Retail Key Holder, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Retail Key Holder, you need strong customer service skills, basic retail operations knowledge, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management tools, and sometimes loss prevention protocols is important. Leadership, reliability, and effective communication are standout soft skills for managing shifts and resolving issues. These skills are crucial for maintaining store security, ensuring smooth operations, and providing excellent customer experiences.
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Infographic showing various Retail Key Holder job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 46% Full Time, and 54% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $34,565 per year, or $16.6 per hour.
Retail Key Holder

Retail Key Holder

Tailored Brands

Evergreen Park, IL • On-site

$19.42 - $25.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago


Tailored Brands rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 62 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

26th of 102 rated fashion retailers


Job description

Retail Key Holder
Reports to Store Manager:
For more than 30 years, K&G Fashion Superstore (K&G) has provided value-conscious customers with the latest fashions and styles at the best possible prices. Offering a wide selection of designer brands discounted up to 60% off department store prices at our 80 stores, K&G is a leading shopping destination for brand-name apparel, footwear and accessories for the entire family.
As a Retail Key Holder, you will partner with your Store Manager to support store team members to achieve sales performance expectations through active coaching, development of a team selling environment, and operational excellence when you are the manager on duty. This position is assigned store keys to open and close the store when scheduled, in the capacity of the manager on duty.
To be successful in this role the role you will:
- Inspire store team to achieve their best performance
- Execute to maximize growth and potential
- Create an engaged and inclusive store environment
- Elevate the customer experience through operational excellence
- Exceed customer expectations in all interactions
Leadership:
• Partners with Store management team to lead store staff to achieve sales, service, and operational expectations when assigned as the manager on duty.
• Models company values and leads by example as an active coach.
• Communicates priorities and sales driving information effectively to ensure store staff is equipped to maximize business.
• Assists in recruiting store staff and embraces diversity by contributing to an inclusive store environment.
Performance:
• Supports the management team in the achievement of store business plans, including sales, customer service and operational goals.
• Understands how to leverage store reports to understand decisions made to drive the store business.
• Participates in driving business outreach opportunities and communicates leads to Store Manager.
• Identifies performance opportunities and partners with management team to contribute to development plans.
Operational Excellence:
• Partners with management team to ensure proper staffing to effectively execute initiatives and operational tasks to deliver on the customer promise.
• Assists management team with training store staff on all internal operational functions as assigned.
• Stays informed on corporate communication, directives, initiatives, policies and procedures.
• Supports the management team with the implementation of store programs to increase efficiencies in sales, service, operations, and branding when assigned.
Workplace:
• Contributes to an engaged and inclusive store environment where opinions and contributions are recognized and valued.
• Supports a culture of learning and development, ensuring training tools are leveraged.
• Serves as a role model to all store team members and provides enthusiastic motivational leadership.
• Partners with management team to conduct regular store meetings ensuring all store team members are up to date with company directives.
Customer Experience:
• Assists in training the store team on customer service expectations to create an exceptional customer experience, exceed customer expectations, and achieve a high Net Promoter Score.
• Leverages customer feedback to prevent or resolve customer concerns.
• Collaborates with the management team to ensure the store is visually set to brand standards and marketing initiatives are executed per company direction.
Qualifications:
• Minimum of 1 year of Retail or Sales experience.
• Creative individual who demonstrates good judgement and is tuned-into the pulse of the business.
• Self-motivated, results oriented, strategic thinker.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates active listening and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to train and develop high performing store teams.
• Proficient in technology systems, applications, Microsoft Office, and video conferencing.
• Ability to operate a computer and POS System.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand and walk for the majority of work shifts, frequently bend, squat and twist, lift up to 50 lbs., climb a ladder to reach merchandise and or supplies, and see and distinguish between fabric patterns and colors.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The starting pay for this position is $19.42- $25.25 and may increase to $28.00 per hour depending on merit, length of service with the company, and other factors. We take into consideration an individual's skills, background and experience in determining final salary.
Our company celebrates diversity and provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, veteran or military status, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or any other protected status under the law

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