POSITION SUMMARY: At Talbots, we help our customers look and feel theirbest. The Talbots Sales Associate Key Holder (SAKH) creates exceptionalcustomer experiences and enables others on the team to build enduringrelationships with our customers. The SAKH is responsible for drivingthe business forward specifically as it relates to operationalactivities and store systems. As needed, the SAKH has responsibility forleading/supervising others on occasion and opening the store forbusiness and/or closing the store for the night. REQUIREMENTS: Iscustomer-centric and understands the importance of creating exceptionalcustomer experiences. Ambitious and enthusiastic in creating anenvironment for both the store and team to succeed. Thrives working in ateam environment. Expeditious in ability to take initiative with limiteddirection. Demonstrates excellent communication skills and a high levelof integrity. Has strong organizational skills and the ability tomulti-task in a fast paced, ever- changing environment. Professional,assertive and friendly with the ability to make decisions independently.Must understand and follow all policies and procedures to successfullyopen and close a store. Extremely dependable and punctual.QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of six months of experience in retail sales orshipping/stockroom. Ability to work at least (20) hours per week.Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed performance standards. Anessential function of the job is the ability to work a flexible scheduleincluding nights, weekends, and holidays. An essential function of thejob is the ability to move about in a store including standing, walking,kneeling, stooping, climbing ladders, using stairs, carrying, bending,stretching, twisting, or reaching out with the body, arms, or legs,pulling and lifting objects up to 40 pounds. Sometimes these movementsare made quickly and repeatedly. An essential function of the job is theability to navigate computer/handheld systems with intermediate computerand keyboarding skills. Able to work cooperatively in a diverse workenvironment. High school degree required.