* Sales Leader - Kirkland's Home - Part Time
Company : Kirkland's, Inc.
Location : Virginia Beach, VA, 23456
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 13 January 2026
Overview
The Sales Leader is customer obsessed with strong product knowledge and visual presentation skills. Implements and follows the store business plans and ensures operational processes are executed through collaboration with the Store Manager and team. Serves as a role model and provides guidance to the team in presenting excellent customer behaviors to maximize sales. This position requires a high level of comfort in building rapport through customer and team interactions.
Responsibilities
- Leads, supports and values customer selling in both the in store and online (ship to store) shopping experience
- Leads and supports a customer obsessed culture that prioritizes selling behaviors by proactively Greeting, Re-engaging, Educating, Adding on and Thanking each customer.
- Understanding your role in sales growth and how you contribute and impact store profitability
- Has interpersonal savvy to read cues and respond appropriately to every customer to create an exceptional in store experience
- Educates each customer on loyalty programs, current promotions and merchandise assortment to support building the basket
- Supports the company by being a brand ambassador at all times by treating all customers and co-workers in a respectful and professional manner while supporting a common goal
- Leads by example, supports, and holds team accountable to all company policies and procedures
- Executes Manager on Duty (MOD) job responsibilities such as, but not limited to: opening/closing procedures, team supervision, figure eights, etc.
- Assists in freight processing, maintaining an organized stockroom, the execution of merchandise presentation directives, pricing and the accuracy of inventory levels
- Champions and demonstrates a commitment to Kirkland’s Home Values: Customer Commitment, Caring Culture, Winning Attitude, and Innovative Spirit
- Perform other duties as needed
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED; college preferred
- Minimum 1 year management experience in a retail or service industry preferred
- Strong communications skills and customer selling experience required
- Energetic, people and results oriented, competitive with a drive to succeed
- Valid Driver license
- Ability to handle and transport company funds to the bank location designated by Kirkland’s. Transportation of company funds will be conducted in a manner that does not place the funds in a vehicle with any non-Kirkland’s employee
- Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally
- Ability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings
- Ability to read and interpret company directives, handbook, and manuals
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the business needs of the store
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Must be able to ascend/descend a ladder to retrieve and stock products on the shelf or to hang overhead banners/product
- Frequently positions self to retrieve and stock products in the stock room and sales floor and to place merchandise in bags
- Must be able to constantly stand and move around the store for prolonged periods to greet and assist customers
- Must be able to frequently communicate with the customers in person, electronically, and telephonically
- Must be able to frequently move merchandise, 50 pounds or more to and from the stock room to sales floor
- Must be able to operate a Point of Sale system, registers and hand held devices efficiently and accurately
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Frequently asked questions
A Sales Leader at Kirkland's drives store profitability by actively engaging customers, leading sales initiatives, and ensuring the team follows business plans. Their ability to foster a customer-obsessed culture directly impacts sales growth and enhances overall store performance in Virginia Beach's retail environment.
Effective communication, team motivation, and operational oversight are vital for this role. A Sales Er at Kirkland's Home must balance hands-on customer interaction with supervising daily store functions, ensuring visual merchandising standards and sales targets are continuously met.
Beyond typical sales duties, this role includes executing manager on duty tasks like opening/closing, supervising the team, managing inventory accuracy, and maintaining merchandising standards. These responsibilities require multitasking and leadership to maintain Kirkland's customer experience.
Virginia Beach shows growing demand for part-time retail leaders who can deliver strong customer engagement and manage flexible schedules. Employers prioritize candidates with management experience and the ability to adapt to seasonal sales fluctuations common in this region.
The market features moderate competition due to Kirkland's brand presence and the city's retail sector size. Candidates with retail leadership experience and strong people skills often have an edge, especially for roles blending in-store and online customer engagement.
Working at Kirkland's offers opportunities to lead a customer-first culture with a focus on both in-store and digital sales channels. The company values innovation and teamwork, which creates a supportive environment for part-time Sales Leaders to grow their skills.
Sales Leaders embody Kirkland's customer commitment, caring culture, and winning attitude by guiding their teams to prioritize exceptional customer interactions, uphold store presentation, and collaboratively meet business goals, reinforcing the brand’s innovative spirit.
Part-time Sales Leaders at Kirkland's in Virginia Beach typically earn between $14 and $18 per hour, reflecting regional retail leadership wages. Compensation may vary based on experience, shift flexibility, and performance within the competitive Virginia Beach retail market.
Yes, possessing a valid driver's license is necessary since the role involves transporting company funds securely to designated bank locations, ensuring compliance with Kirkland’s protocols without involving non-employees.
The position offers flexible scheduling to meet store needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. This flexibility supports employees balancing personal commitments while engaging in dynamic retail leadership within Virginia Beach’s evolving market.