Key Holder

Books A Million; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Books A Million is seeking a Keyholder who will act as a limited Manager on Duty, safeguarding the store and guiding the team in daily operations.

The role emphasizes leading category teams, maintaining merchandising standards, and ensuring financial controls while delivering excellent customer service. Candidates should be at least 18 with prior supervisory experience and pass background screenings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a supervisor role.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Successful completion of all background screenings.

Responsibilities

• Maximizes profits and customer service by leading assigned category team and operating the store in adherence with all company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Operates the store as a limited Manager On Duty in conjunction with the management team.
• Maintains the physical security of the store as a key-holding member of management.
• Maintains category merchandising and cleanliness and ensures operational efficiency.
• Maintains stock levels within the monthly budget and cadencing for the category.
• Audits buyback and ensures policies are followed throughout the day.
• Handles customer complaints to a satisfactory conclusion.
• Trains and develops Associates and facilitates cross-training for growth.
• Facilitates daily briefings and weekly/monthly meetings to communicate with staff.
• Drops off bank deposits and handles change orders as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Cash handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Posted 8 days ago | Apply before September 30, 2026

Description

Job Description

The Keyholder operates as a limited Manager on Duty by maintaining the physical security of the store, under direction from the management team.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Maximizes profits and customer service by leading assigned category team and operating the store in adherence with all company policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Operates the store as a limited Manager On Duty in conjunction with the management team.
• Maintains the physical security of the store they are assigned, and in doing so is a key-holding member of management.
• Maintains category merchandising and cleanliness and ensures operational efficiency.
• Maintains used category cadencing and stock levels within the monthly budget.
• Audits buyback throughout the day to ensure all policies and procedures are being followed.
• Ensures highest level of customer service and handles customer complaints to a satisfactory conclusion.
• Maintains category merchandising and cleanliness and ensures operational efficiency.
• Trains and develops Associates within category and facilitates cross-training for further development.
• Facilitates effective communication to all store Associates through daily briefings and weekly and monthly meetings.
• Drops off bank deposit and pick up change order as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Action Orientation
• Interpersonal Skills

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in a supervisor role
• 18 years of age or older
• Successful completion of all background screenings

Preferred Skills

• Computer and cash register skills

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Must be able to use hands/arms to operate a keyboard and telephone for repetitive motion activities
• Must be able to lift or team lift objects up to 50 lbs., with or without assistance
• Must be able to communicate using speech, sight, and sound with or without an assistive device
• Must be able to stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, or crouch while performing daily activities of the job