6806 - Part-Time Manager
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Working at Claire's involves selling fashion accessories, assisting customers, and performing ear piercings. [1, 2]
Common Job Roles
Sales Associate / Cashier: Greets shoppers, suggests items, processes register transactions, and keeps the store clean.
Key Holder / Part-Time Manager: Helps open and close the store, leads the shift team, and drives daily sales goals.
Assistant Store Manager & Store Manager: Manages inventory, schedules staff, handles store performance, and oversees day-to-day operations. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Core Responsibilities
Customer Service: Help customers pick out jewelry, cosmetics, and accessories.
Ear Piercing: Complete company-provided ear-piercing training, perform piercings, and guide customers through proper aftercare.
Merchandising: Restock shelves, process incoming inventory, and maintain neat, visually appealing displays.
Sales Targets: Promote current deals, suggest add-on items, and meet store sales objectives. [1, 2, 3]
Requirements & Environment
Education: Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent (higher roles may prefer retail experience or a degree).
Skills: Strong communication, a friendly attitude, and an interest in current fashion trends.
Schedule: Fast-paced retail environment with shifts that often include nights, weekends, and holidays. [1, 2, 3]
Working at Claire's requires meeting general retail, operational, and customer-service standards, with specific duties depending on the role. [1]
General Qualifications & Skills
Age Requirement: Most entry-level positions require applicants to be at least 16 years old, while keyholder, management, and piercing-related positions often require employees to be 18 or older. [1, 2]
Experience: Entry-level sales associates need a positive attitude and customer service skills, whereas part-time and assistant store managers generally require at least 1 year of retail or sales-driving experience. [1, 2, 3]
Customer Service: Strong communication skills and a customer-first mindset to drive sales and upsell accessories. [1]
Math & Operations: Basic mathematics skills for cash handling, POS (point-of-sale) operations, and inventory management. [1]
Physical Demands: Ability to stand for long scheduled shifts, bend, reach, climb step stools or ladders, and lift/maneuver 11–35 kg (25–75 lbs). [1]
Role-Specific Responsibilities
Ear & Body Piercing: Employees in keyholder or management roles are typically trained and required to perform ear piercings (and sometimes nose piercings) for customers of all ages, including babies and children.
Store Operations: Open and close the store, manage visual merchandising, handle cash deposits, and maintain cleanliness. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Perks & Compensation
Pay Range: Hourly rates typically range from about $16.00 to $18.00+ for part-time managers/associates and $20.00 to $28.00+ for assistant managers and store managers, depending on location and experience. [1, 2, 3]
Employee Discount: Generous discounts on store merchandise. [1]
Benefits: Full-time employees qualify for medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, and paid time off; part-time employees are eligible for select voluntary plans and 401(k) matching depending on state regulations. [1]