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Part-Time Altar'd State Kids Guest Lead (Keyholder)

Altar'd State
United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Feb 2026

About the role

3001 - West Town Mall - Knoxville, TN

Who Are We?

Altar'd State Kids is all about curated cuteness for babies, toddlers, kids, pets and those that love & care for them. We look at our guests as our everyday heroes & it’s our mission to be the go-to baby shop for all things cute, helpful & convenient. After all, it really does take a village. From our signature clothing for babies and toddlers 0-5T and kids 6Y-12Y to our carefully curated gifts, books and decor to our beloved Tullabee pet collection. Also... we believe you are never too young to change the world. 

Position Overview


Reporting to the Store Leadership, the Guest Lead leads and supports management by directing activities required to achieve all store goals, including world class guest service, sales objectives, loss prevention, and merchandising presentation while driving both associate and guest engagement. Provide guests with exceptional service, through relationship building, product knowledge sharing, and presenting a clean, well-maintained store environment. Weekly hours 25-35 hours.

What We Offer

  • Competitive base pay 

  • Paid Time Off

  • Generous associate discount

  • 401k with company match

  • Advancement opportunities

People

  • Fosters a guest-focused team environment by anticipating guest’s needs, exceeding expectations, and adhering to Altar'd State Kids service standards; coaches associates on guest interactions to increase transactions and capture guest opportunities

  • Serves as Manager on Duty when managers are not present

  • Helps develop team to accomplish store’s business objectives through coaching, investment, retention and motivation

  • Creates a learning environment for associates

  • Addresses guest concerns, coming to resolution when possible, and involving management where appropriate

  • Shares information and communicates clearly to all levels of the team

  • Holds self and employees accountable for achievement of financial results and statistical standards

  • Manages conflict and coaches by applying company’s recommended processes, standards and guidelines

  • Empowers and involves associates in decision-making processes

  • Fosters team commitment through support, relationship building, and recognizing individual contributions

  • Leads by managing through change and adversity

  • Acknowledges, interacts and builds relationships with guests; creates guest loyalty

  • Consistently receives positive, unsolicited guest feedback

  • Communicates effectively with store management and guests

  • Treats others fairly, with respect, and values differences; does not pass judgment on potential guests

  • Supports an environment of learning and trust by acting as a positive role model

 

Process

  • Ensures attainment of sales and inventory shortage goals

  • Implements merchandise presentation, restocking and recovery to maximize productivity

  • Understands the Altar'd State Kids culture, and ensures compliance with all Altar'd State Kids values & practices, and store operational standards

  • Consistently meets or exceeds store and individual goals of Sales Per Hour (SPH), Dollars Per Transaction (DPT), Units Per Transaction (UPT), and contributes to the store’s overall goals

  • Controls workflow through successful planning and delegation

  • Executes task directives within designated timeframes

  • Completes opening/closing procedures and tasks as directed by management with a guest focus

  • Adheres to loss prevention practices and is aware of and reports potential incidents, to ensure shortage control and to protect company assets

  • Maintains a safe work environment and reports any potential hazards

  • Participates and assists in the preparation for the stores’ inventory

  • Participates in store walk-throughs with team, communicating successes/opportunities in key store areas

  • Communicates effectiv

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