Job Description

The Key Carrier assists in the management of the retail facility. This position could be a cashier, receiver, or sales associate. The Key Carrier should know the necessary aspects of store operation and act as the Store Manager in his/her absence, on a short-time basis and be able to open and close store as directed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Please see cashier, receiver or sales associate job descriptions for specific job responsibilities and duties.
• Open and close store as directed.
• Assist in the management of the retail store and the supervision of store associates.
• Know necessary aspects of store operation and act as the Store Manager in his/her absence.
• Assist in the day-to-day operation of the store.
• Assist in the training of new store associates.
• Maintain an awareness of safety/security issues and report any accidents or incidents occurring during the Store Manager’s absence to the Store Manager promptly.
• Understand and implement company policies and procedures.
• Assist in the effort to increase sales, maintain profit structure, and reduce controllable expenses.
• Assist in the maintenance of interior/exterior store image and appearance (including staff appearance).
• Maintain active role in personal selling.
• Assist in the practice of shrinkage control through preventative measures.
• Assist in resolution of personnel/customer problems and complaints.
• Assist in all other duties considered usual and customary in the retail apparel/footwear industry.
• Assist store manager in all other miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisors or general office.
• Understand all reports generated by the general office and coach all associates the actions needed to ensure compliance to goals. (i.e. ADS / UPT’s / Payroll / Refunds / Turnover)

Qualifications and Requirements

• Ability to comprehend basic instructions
• Ability to interpret documents
• Ability to apply abstract principles to a wide range of complex tasks
• Ability to understand the meanings of words and effectively respond
• Ability to analyze information and write reports
• Associate must be able to read English.
• Associate must be able to understand English
• Associate must be able to stay alert during work hours assigned

Cavender’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, military status, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other personal characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

Cavender’s will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with a disability upon request. If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application, please call Customer Service at (888) 361 – 2555 or visit your nearest Cavender’s store.