KeyholderShift Lead Full Time

Uptown Cheapskate Charleston; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Uptown Cheapskate Charleston is seeking reliable, motivated individuals to help lead our team and support daily store operations. This leadership role rewards initiative, leads by example, and thrives in a fast-paced retail environment.

You’ll open and close the store, lead shifts, assist customers, handle register transactions, and keep the sales floor organized. This role offers growth toward assistant manager and store leadership, with a focus on reliability and ownership during your shift.

Qualifications

• Leadership mindset (formal or informal experience).
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Ability to stay calm and organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to jump in and support all areas of the store.
• Strong communication and team skills.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the store
• Lead shifts and support team members
• Ensure the sales floor is clean, organized, and running smoothly
• Assist customers and drive sales
• Handle register and transactions confidently
• Step in wherever needed — from the floor to the buy counter

Skills

Leadership mindset

Strong work ethic

Calm under pressure

Decision making

Strong communication

Team player

Job description

We are looking for reliable, motivated individuals to help lead our team and support daily store operations.

This role is perfect for someone who takes initiative, leads by example, and thrives in a fast-paced retail environment.

What You’ll Do

• Open and close the store
• Lead shifts and support team members
• Ensure the sales floor is clean, organized, and running smoothly
• Assist customers and drive sales
• Handle register and transactions confidently
• Step in wherever needed — from the floor to the buy counter

What We’re Looking For

• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Leadership mindset (formal or informal experience)
• Ability to stay calm and organized in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable making decisions and taking ownership
• Strong communication and team skills
• Willingness to jump in and support all areas of the store

What to Expect

• A fast-paced, high-energy environment
• Leading by example — not just managing
• Responsibility for store operations during your shift
• Staying active and moving throughout your shift

This is a leadership role — you’ll be trusted to keep the store running.

Growth Opportunity

This role can grow into:

• Assistant Manager
• Store Leadership

Important

This role requires:

• Confidence and decision-making
• Strong communication
• Ability to multitask and shift priorities quickly
• A team-first, positive attitude

You’ll often be the go-to person during a shift — reliability and ownership are key.

If you enjoy taking responsibility, supporting a team, and being part of building something from the ground up in a fun, fast-paced (and sometimes a little chaotic) environment — we’d love to meet you!

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to BaseCamp Franchising Corporate.