Retail Key Holder-CATARAQUI TOWN CENTRE

Bath & Body Works; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retailer in personal care is seeking a Key Holder in Kingston, Ontario. In this role, you'll lead store operations, provide customer engagement, and support the team with performance feedback. Ideal candidates thrive in retail environments and have excellent communication skills. Competitive pay, benefits including a 40% discount, and a focus on career development are offered. Join a culture that inspires you to be your best while creating exceptional customer experiences.

Benefits

40% merchandise discount

Medical and dental benefits

Free product

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Ability to thrive in a customer-first retail environment.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in sales and customer experience.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead store operations as manager on duty when scheduled.
• Provide performance feedback to team members.
• Create exceptional in-store customer experiences.

Skills

Customer-first focus

Sales experience

Effective communication

Coaching ability

De-escalation skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Career Development | Medical and Dental Benefits | 40% Discount | EAP | Fun Stores

At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing top talent. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet to help the world live more fully.

Join Gingham Nation, where we invest in our associates through fair pay, benefits, and development opportunities, so they can continue to be their best at work, at home, and in their communities.

As a Key Holder, you will support delivering sales plan through effective execution of store and operational tasks. Our store leaders are the front line of our field leadership team: they’re retail and customer-savvy, dedicated brand ambassadors, and thrive on the connections we make with our customers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leadership tasks as delegated by the store manager including acting as manager on duty, when scheduled, to address customer experience, vendor relationship, or maintenance issues.
• Provide individual and team performance feedback and recommendations to managers.
• Lead exceptional in-store customer experiences through demonstrating and modeling selling behaviors rooted in Our Values and elevated product knowledge.
• Display knowledge of product, company policies, and store strategies.
• Set the direction and goals for the day/shift when associates arrive for work.
• Perform opening and closing routines including execution of bank deposits, receipt of shipment, and interpret/disseminate company directives.
• Create genuine connections with customers through uncovering needs, sharing product information, demoing products, and making personalized recommendations.
• Assist with floorset execution, window changes, visual presentation, and marketing placement as needed.
• All store positions require constant physical activity, including standing, walking, reaching, and lifting. Associates are expected to climb ladders, lift, reach, bend, and kneel to obtain products for customers and to maintain the visual appearance of the store. Associates should be able to lift 10 pounds consistently and up to 50 pounds.
• Consistently provide the most safe, clean, and engaging experience by adhering to all safety standards and expectations.
• Maintain our values, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications

• Thrives in a customer-first based retail environment.
• Ability to foster a customer-focused selling culture.
• Demonstrated sales, customer experience, and operational results in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills, being open to feedback, and the ability to adapt quickly.
• Ability to provide in the moment coaching to associates.
• Ability to de‑escalate store and customer situations effectively.
• Must be available to work peak days and times, including varied shifts of evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Education

• High school diploma, GED certificate, or Relevant Work Experience.

Core Competencies

• Lead with Curiosity & Humility
• Build High Performing Teams for Today & Tomorrow
• Influence & Inspire with Vision & Purpose
• Observe, Engage & Connect
• Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence
• Deliver Business Results

Benefits

Bath & Body Works associates are the heart of our business. That’s why we’re proud to offer benefits that empower you to Dream Bigger & Live Brighter. Benefits for part-time leaders include:

• 40% merchandise discount and free Bath & Body Works product that encourages you to come back to your senses!
• No-cost mental health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Competitive, performance-based compensation and bonus incentive programs for sales leadership positions.
• Robust medical, virtual care, dental, and life insurance options for sales leadership positions working an average of 25 hours a week.
• Visit bbwbenefits.com for more details.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

We will accommodate applicants and associates with disabilities in the recruitment, selection and assessment process as appropriate and as required by applicable law. Please call 855-556-2675 or email [e-mail] if you require an accommodation.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the Canada.

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