Job Description:

Sales Keyholder About AKIRA:In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women's clothing boutique in Chicago. Since then, the company has extended its reach to 30+ stores across the United States and a thriving eCommerce business (.) AKIRA is extremely well-poised for sustained growth as we continue to build a nationally recognized brand.AKIRA's culture has one very large, distinct difference from other accessible fashion competitors: Other-Worldly Customer Service and Fanatical, Obsessive Attention to the consumer's needs and desires. The core principle for all employees at AKIRA is to Act and Think Like an Owner, and this belief can be reflected across all areas of the company.Overview:AKIRA Keyholders are fanatical salespeople, goal-driven & strive to be in a leadership position. In addition to being top sellers in the stores, Keyholders support the assistant manager in facilitating the store's goals. They also assist stylists and cashiers when needed to ensure an optimal customer experience from start to finish. We live to make our customers look & feel good! Through leading by example and thinking & acting like an owner, our store leaders stop at nothing from achieving their personal & store goals.Responsibilities:Developing & maintaining a high store moraleReinforcing & improving our selling culture through our 5 steps of sellingUpholding and enforcing all AKIRA policiesAchieving & surpassing individual sales goalsAchieving & surpassing the store's daily, weekly, & monthly sales goalsLeading by example to promote and exemplify AKIRA's culture, & code of conduct through our 4 principlesProvide support to the team by completing any needed operational tasksComplete all duties instructed by the Manager before clocking outAnswer any and all of the customer's questions and concernsClean and organize the store Requirements:Flexible availabilityPassion for fashionFanatical work ethicStrong Leadership skillsExcellent communication & organizational skillsAbility to work in a collaborative environment, establish and sustain strong relationships with employees & managersAbility to work in a highly entrepreneurial environment, where being hands-on is critical to our store's successKnowledge of store operations including inventory control, loss prevention, retail systems, & store budget preparationKnowledge of visual merchandising & customer serviceAbility to adapt well to new directions and embrace changeHigh motivation and an appropriate sense of urgencyAbility to lift up to 20lbs and put away merchandiseKeep a clean and organized workspaceHonest and reliableAble to juggle various workloads and a variety of tasksAt AKIRA we believe that treating everyone in a first-class manner is essential to fostering an inclusive environment that reflects our values and our community. This is deeply rooted in our company's principles, culture, and fashion. We continuously strive to cultivate a company where employees feel a sense of belonging and contribute to a culture that values differences, ideas, and experiences. Our unique workforce is directly linked to our success and makes us stronger collectively.