Team Lead- Westfarms Shopping Center, West Hartford, CT

Kiokii Inc; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiokii Inc. opens a new West Hartford location and seeks a Team Lead to drive exceptional customer experiences. You will guide the team, oversee daily store operations, and ensure standards are met while supporting staffing and training efforts.

Ideal candidates bring at least 2 years in retail with leadership exposure, a passion for Asian beauty trends, and strong communication skills to motivate staff and deliver strong sales performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years retail experience with some leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Passionate about the Asian beauty industry and trends.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist store management in daily operations and workflows.
• Provide direction, support, and training to store associates.
• Maintain store conditions to meet standards and safety guidelines.
• Support staffing to align with business needs.
• Address customer inquiries and resolve issues, escalating when needed.
• Drive sales by meeting store targets and KPIs.
• Assist with store opening and setup.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Team coaching

Sales driven

Job description

Team Lead- Westfarms Shopping Center, West Hartford, CT

Full Time West Hartford, CT, US

Salary Range: US$17.50 To US$18.50 Hourly

Who Are We?

Kiokii And is a premier one-stop retail platform offering Asian trendy products in North America. We provide a huge selection of high-quality and top-hit products from Asia including cosmetics, skincare, beauty, accessories and lifestyle. With our rapid growth, we have 35+ across North America to-date and more to come!

We are thrilled to announce the opening of our new store at Westfarms Shopping Center, West Hartford, Connecticut , USA , and we are looking for enthusiastic applicants to join our team as a Sales Associate.

About the Role

As a Team Lead, you will set the standard for excellence by exemplifying Kiokii’s sales and customer service values, inspiring and guiding the team to deliver an exceptional shopping experience for our visitors. Including but not limited to…

• Assisting the store management team in overseeing and coordinating daily store operations, ensuring smooth and efficient workflows
• Providing clear direction, support, and training to store associates as needed
• Maintaining store conditions to ensure they consistently meet company standards and adhering to Health and Safety regulations
• Supporting staffing efforts to align with business needs and operations as requested
• Addressing customer inquiries and concerns, resolving issues effectively and escalating matters to higher management when necessary
• Driving sales performance by meeting store targets and key performance metrics
• Support with store opening and setup

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 2 year of retail experience, with some leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Passionate about the Asian beauty industry, dedicated to continuous learning, sharing expertise , and staying up to date with the latest products and trends to guide staff and enhance the customer experience
• Skilled in effective communication and building strong interpersonal relationships
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic retail environment
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Knowledge of retail store operations, merchandising, and customer service standard

Vacancy type: NEW/BACKFILL

Kiokii Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Human Resources.

The Company utilizes AI-assisted technology in the initial screening of resumes to enhance efficiency and consistency in the recruitment process. This technology does not make hiring decisions independently. All applications are subject to human review prior to any employment decision.