Temporary Key Lead, Soho

About the role

We are seeking a Key Lead to support the overall efforts of the store’s leadership team in creating inspiring and exceptional experiences, and fostering and maintaining a safe, equitable, and inclusive environment for both store teams and customers.

Responsibilities

• Support an employee culture that is driven by our people-first employee experience philosophy.
• Deeply understand, embody, and model Glossier’s mission, vision and values: Devoted to the Customer, Inclusive, Curious, Courageous, and Discerning.
• Support an inclusive and equitable work environment and uphold our Code of Conduct and commitment to a work environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, and intimidation.
• Liaise with the store’s leadership team to maintain clear, open, and ongoing communication as it relates to positive and/or developmental feedback on the store team or any other operational observations.
• Participate in the store’s recognition initiatives, in partnership with the store’s leadership team, supporting a work environment of collaboration, camaraderie, and fun— joy is our language!
• Serve as a deeply knowledgeable resource of our product philosophy and portfolio as well as our operational standards of excellence to the store team.
• Manage coverage needs on a daily basis (meal breaks, rest periods) as well as completing the Editor Zone Charts.
• Lead team communication through shift meetings (morning or afternoon “huddles”), sharing relevant information as needed (business goals, HQ updates, store news, etc.).
• Customer Experience Leadership: Model and coach Glossier’s customer experience principles, ensuring consistently memorable and inspiring customer and employee experiences. Spend 100% of your time on the sales floor and/or BOH areas as assigned, working directly with customers and the store team.
• Active participation in the Host of the Party (HOP - Manager on Duty/MOD) program.
• Assist the store team with any ad hoc customer accommodations (e.g., returns/exchanges, guest recovery accommodations, etc.).
• Recognize and reinforce excellent customer service interactions and facilitate a “best practice” resource library to be incorporated into training.
• Ensure all operational standards are upheld (e.g., visual merchandising, store cleanliness, safety processes, etc.).
• Business Leadership: Deeply knowledgeable of business KPIs and responsible for reinforcing communication to the team in a fun and engaging manner.
• Responsible for opening and closing duties at the beginning and/or end of the business day, setting the store up for success.
• Support the efforts of building connections within the community, in partnership with the Associate Store Director(s), to strengthen opportunities to network and create new local partnerships for potential events, etc.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory experience in a fast-paced retail, customer service, or hospitality environment.
• Experience in promoting and supporting a people-first employee culture, fostering an engaging, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
• Demonstrated ability to employ outstanding communication practices that are ongoing, clear, and structured.
• Prominent ability to motivate and inspire teams, maintaining high levels of engagement and strong employee morale.
• Desire and willingness to roll up your sleeves and jump in when the situation requires it.
• Passion for building exceptional, detail-oriented, customer and employee experiences.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays required.
• Skilled in executing customer service and operational efficiencies a plus.