Key Holder & Rising Leader - Path to Manager

Costello's Ace Hardware; Warrenton (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical, Dental, Vision

FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Generous vacation

Personal time

6 Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Costello's Ace Hardware in Warrenton, VA seeks a dedicated Key Holder to lead customer‑facing operations and protect store assets. You will maintain high service levels while preparing for an assistant manager role, supervising staff and ensuring daily goals are met.

Responsibilities include training peers, managing openings/closings, and enforcing policies, with a focus on inventory accuracy and loss prevention. retail leadership opportunity.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills and ability to coach staff.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, demanding environment.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Must have reliable transportation and teamwork capability.
• Experience in retail management or supervisory roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead store operations as the on‑duty leader when scheduled.
• Train staff, oversee openings/closings, and protect store assets.
• Maintain customer service standards and adjust merchandising.
• Coach staff on inventory management and plan‑ogram updates.
• Coordinate daily huddles and ensure policy compliance.
• Respond to pricing errors and ensure loss prevention practices.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Urgency and follow‑through

Organization

Verbal and written communication

Reliability

Job description

Costello's Ace Hardware in Warrenton, VA seeks a dedicated Key Holder to lead customer‑facing operations and protect store assets. You will maintain high service levels while preparing for an assistant manager role, supervising staff and ensuring daily goals are met.

Responsibilities include training peers, managing openings/closings, and enforcing policies, with a focus on inventory accuracy and loss prevention. retail leadership opportunity.