LACASA Collection Lead Associate/Key Holder

LACASA Center; Missouri; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

LACASA Collection in Howell, MI, seeks a Key Holder to ensure smooth daily operations, strong customer service, and a welcoming store environment. This role carries responsibilities for store security, staff oversight, and achieving sales goals while upholding LACASA’s mission and values.

The position offers growth in leadership and operational skills within a fast-paced retail setting, with opportunities to support management and collaborate on promotions to drive store traffic and sales.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Retail or customer service experience and leadership experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with point-of-sale systems is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Assess customers’ needs, provide assistance, and answer questions about merchandise
• Perform product demonstrations and suggest items to improve sales.
• Collaborate with management to achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales goals.
• Carry keys and alarm codes; open and close the store, disarming and arming alarm systems as required.
• Supervise daily procedures and ensure adherence to inventory control processes.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe public-facing stock and employee areas.
• Monitor and assist cashiers, staff, and volunteers, assign daily duties.
• Train and support new team members to ensure a cohesive team environment.
• Handle managerial tasks in the absence of the general and assistant managers.
• Check and respond to emails and phone messages in a timely manner.
• Manage paperwork and office tasks, ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
• Collaborate with management on marketing and promotional campaigns to drive store traffic and sales.
• Ensure all employees adhere to store processes, safety standards, and organizational policies.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as necessary.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Point-of-sale systems

Job description

LACASA Collection is an upscale charity resale boutique located in Kensington Valley Outlets in Howell, Michigan. All proceeds from our store and online sales stay local and fund critical programs for victims of child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual violence at LACASA Center.

We encourage our customers to shop for good and donate for good, knowing they are helping victims of abuse at LACASA Center. We create a comfortable setting for our clients to shop with dignity for the things they need at no charge.

If you are passionate about our mission, we invite you to explore a career with us.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Key Holder is a vital member of the LACASA Collection team, responsible for ensuring smooth daily operations, excellent customer service, and a welcoming, organized store environment. As a Key Holder, this person carries responsibilities for store security, staff oversight, and achieving sales goals while upholding LACASA’s mission and values. This position offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the store’s mission while growing leadership and operational skills in a dynamic retail environment.

QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED required. Previous retail or customer service experience and leadership experience is a plus. Candidate must possess strong organizational skills with attention to detail, as well as being well versed in customer service strategies and communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Comfortable with multi-tasking and handling managerial responsibilities. Familiarity with point-of-sale systems is a bonus.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• Assess customers’ needs, provide assistance, and answer questions about merchandise
• Perform product demonstrations and suggest items to improve sales.
• Collaborate with management to achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales goals.
• Carry keys and alarm codes; open and close the store, disarming and arming alarm systems as required.
• Supervise daily procedures and ensure adherence to inventory control processes.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe public-facing stock and employee areas.
• Monitor and assist cashiers, staff, and volunteers, assign daily duties.
• Train and support new team members to ensure a cohesive team environment.
• Handle managerial tasks in the absence of the general and assistant managers.
• Check and respond to emails and phone messages in a timely manner.
• Manage paperwork and office tasks, ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
• Collaborate with management on marketing and promotional campaigns to drive store traffic and sales.
• Ensure all employees adhere to store processes, safety standards, and organizational policies.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as necessary.

Work Environment: This role may require standing for extended periods, lifting/moving products, and occasional work outside of regular business hours for cleaning, maintenance, stocking, or deliveries. Work occurs in a fast-paced retail environment.

LACASA does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. LACASA is an equal opportunity employer. LACASA is a 501(c)3 organization.

LACASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity

LACASA is a nonprofit organization that provides help and hope for victims of child abuse and interpersonal violence.

Safety Has No Price

All services for victims, survivors and their families provided at no charge.