Key Holder

Topdrawer International Corp.; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Employee Discount

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for H

Job summary

Topdrawer is seeking a Part-Time Key Holder in Pasadena to lead by example on the sales floor, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and support the team in creating a thoughtful, inspiring environment. You will manage opening/closing tasks, mentor newer staff, and keep visual standards aligned with our curated, elegant assortment.

You bring 2+ years of retail or key holder experience and a passion for creativity, sustainability, and intentional living, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of retail or key holder experience.
• Passionate about creativity, sustainability, and intentional living.
• Detail-oriented with strong operational skills and an eye for visual storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Deliver welcoming, educational, and personalized customer experiences.
• Lead by example on the sales floor and assist in onboarding and mentoring team members.
• Maintain store standards in cleanliness, presentation, and customer care; support inventory and merchandising.
• Contribute to achieving daily sales, conversion, and average order value goals; monitor store performance.

Skills

Retail leadership

Customer service

Communication

Visual merchandising

Team collaboration

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Topdrawer designs tools for the impossibly creative.

Topdrawer was born in Tokyo and now operates 16 stunning stores across five major U.S. cities, with a growing direct-to-consumer luxury brand online. We serve a community of impossibly creative people with beautifully designed tools for living, traveling, and creating—fountain pens, notebooks, house shoes, small leather goods, sunglasses, bags, and ritual objects.

Our brand combines elevated Japanese design sensibility, European craft influences, and a uniquely personal retail experience that encourages presence, slowness, and intention. With strong in-store storytelling and an expanding digital presence, Topdrawer is evolving into a quiet powerhouse in modern luxury retail.

Key Holder – Role Overview

As a Key Holder at Topdrawer, you are a frontline leader who helps bring our brand to life through exceptional customer experiences, deep product knowledge, and day-to-day store support. You lead by example, take ownership of opening and closing responsibilities, and support the team in creating a thoughtful, inspiring environment. Whether sharing the story behind a fountain pen or helping a customer discover a new creative ritual, you serve as a trusted guide and ambassador of quiet design. This role is ideal for someone passionate about creativity, service, and growing into a future leadership position.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Experience & Community

• Deliver a welcoming, educational, and personalized customer experience
• Model Topdrawer’s values in every interaction, from storytelling to service follow-up
• Support the store team in building lasting relationships with customers and local partners

Team Support & Leadership

• Lead by example on the sales floor and during peak periods
• Assist in onboarding, coaching, and mentoring new team members
• Help maintain a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team environment

Store Operations & Merchandising

• Perform opening and closing procedures with a high level of responsibility
• Assist with inventory receiving, restocking, and visual merchandising
• Uphold visual standards that highlight Topdrawer’s curated and elegant assortment

Sales & Business Support

• Contribute to achieving daily sales, conversion, and average order value goals
• Support monitoring of store performance and share opportunities for improvement
• Maintain store standards in cleanliness, presentation, and customer care
• Stay up to date on product knowledge, new arrivals, and promotions

You Are

• A thoughtful, hands-on leader with 2+ years of retail or key holder experience
• Passionate about creativity, sustainability, and intentional living
• Detail-oriented and operationally strong, with a deep appreciation for beautiful, functional tools
• Warm, dependable, and energized by building lasting customer relationships
• Curious and committed to continuous learning and improvement
• Experienced or eager to grow in visual merchandising and product storytelling

Why Join Topdrawer?

Be part of a global creative community rooted in timeless, functional design. Work for a mission-driven company that values originality, sustainability, and meaningful connection. Join a team where your creativity, leadership, and ideas truly matter.

Benefits Part-Time:

• Part-time (hourly)
• Generous Employee Discount
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (IRA) with Company Matching
• Commuter Benefits
• Monthly Sales Commission Opportunities

Topdrawer is an Equal Opportunity Employerandis proud to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, military status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.

Physical Requirements:This role may require standing for extended periods and regularly lifting or moving items up to 50 lbs.Reasonable accommodations will be madeto enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please [e-mail].

Topdrawerwill consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Topdrawer does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.