Third Key Holder

Position Overview

Join a vibrant team as a Third Key Holder at Ardene, contributing your enthusiasm and interest in fashion retail. This role supports managing all visual, merchandising, and marketing tasks, collaborating with leadership to ensure smooth daily operations in the store and stockroom. When senior management is unavailable, the Third Key Holder leads all store functions.

Core Responsibilities

• Take charge of all store operations — including opening/closing, maintaining store cleanliness, restocking merchandise, customer service, and supervising team members — during the absence of Store or Assistant Manager.
• Deliver exceptional customer experiences by greeting, engaging, and assisting shoppers with relevant product knowledge.
• Handle sales transactions accurately at the register.
• Comply strictly with company policies and procedures.
• Assist the Store Manager in enforcing company standards as per the employee manual.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• At least one year of prior retail experience.
• High school diploma considered advantageous.
• Strong skills in sales and customer service.
• Effective time management and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Capability to delegate responsibilities and exhibit ownership.
• Leadership skills to motivate and manage a team inclusively and positively.

Physical and Scheduling Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods and safely use ladders.
• Capability to lift and manage merchandise and store fixtures weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Availability to work days, evenings, and weekends.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly wage between $19.00 and $19.25, adhering to minimum wage laws.
• Work in a dynamic, friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling options.
• Access to employee discounts and enhanced Ardene Rewards benefits.
• Birthday paid off and wellness initiatives supported by management.
• Opportunities for career growth alongside engaging team contests.

Additional Information

Ardene is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on protected characteristics such as race, gender identity, disability, and more. Accommodation for candidates with disabilities is available upon request, and hiring decisions focus exclusively on job-related criteria.

This job description may be updated to reflect changing business needs and is not exhaustive of all responsibilities or qualifications.