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* Sales Leader - Kirkland's Home - Part Time
Company : Kirkland's, Inc.
Location : Pensacola, FL, 32504
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 8 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
Part-time sales leadership in Pensacola offers flexibility to balance retail demands with personal time. Given the store’s weekend and holiday hours, candidates should expect to adapt schedules accordingly while enjoying a role that supports both teamwork and independent duties within Kirkland’s local retail environment.
Successful sales leaders at Kirkland’s excel by mastering personalized customer greeting, educating shoppers on promotions, and adding value through product knowledge. Emphasizing genuine interactions and proactive re-engagement helps increase basket size and creates memorable in-store experiences.
This role requires frequent standing, moving merchandise up to 50 pounds, ladder use for stocking, and managing inventory physically. Candidates should be comfortable with hands-on tasks that ensure merchandise presentation and stockroom organization meet company standards.
Retail management skills translate well here, as the sales leader must oversee store processes, lead a sales team, and execute operational tasks like opening and closing. This position suits those eager to drive sales growth while fostering a positive team culture.
Kirkland’s sales leaders embody the brand’s commitment to customer focus, a caring culture, and innovation by modeling respectful behavior and championing operational excellence. They act as brand ambassadors who reinforce company values during every customer and team interaction.
Pensacola’s retail market demands flexibility due to tourist seasons and local shopping patterns. Kirkland’s part-time leaders must adapt to fluctuating foot traffic and diverse customer profiles, requiring strong interpersonal skills and a readiness for varied workload intensity.
In Pensacola, part-time sales leaders at Kirkland’s typically earn between $14 and $18 per hour, depending on experience. This aligns with regional retail management pay scales and reflects the role’s responsibilities, including team leadership and operational duties.
Kirkland’s values energetic, results-driven individuals who inspire their teams by example. Strong communication, accountability, and a customer-focused mindset are essential to uphold store profitability and cultivate a thriving sales culture.
This role serves as a pivotal stepping stone by developing management skills, operational expertise, and customer engagement proficiency. Successful sales leaders often advance to store manager positions, leveraging their hands-on experience to lead larger teams.
Given Pensacola’s growing retail sector, part-time roles at Kirkland’s offer opportunities to gain management experience while balancing other commitments. However, candidates must be prepared for competition from other retail employers that seek flexible, customer-oriented leaders.