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About the Role
As a Visual Keyholder, you contribute to an inspiring, elevated, & consistent customer experience by implementing visual standards and commercial excellence. You will be responsible for executing the visual, commercial, and styling curation according to visual & commercial guidelines for the store. You will also use your trend and competitor awareness to provide colleagues with the correct information, coach, upskill and develop the store team to contribute to a great customer experience.
A Day in the Life
Working at H&M means no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will include the following responsibilities:
Customer Sales & Profit
- Contribute to the total OMNI customer experience in your store by ensuring visual and commercial curation according to guidelines (In-direct)
- Representing yourself and the H&M Brand positively during customer interactions (Direct)
- Organize and plan your workload according to store activation plan and adapt based on business needs in collaboration with your Store Management team and Area Visual Manager
- Launch and maintain the latest global campaigns and sale activities on time according to H&M Brand Standards
- Ensure good garment care, stock levels, and give input on allocation to Store Management and Area teams
- Perform sales report (KPIs) follow-up, identify and prioritize visual & commercial opportunities in collaboration with Store Management team
- Create efficient and effective actions to increase customer satisfaction to reach sales targets, store goals, budget, and follow-up actions in collaboration with Store Management team
- Follow all procedures, best practices for OMNI services, operational routines, legal requirements, and communication in all areas of the store with Store team
Fashion & Trend Awareness
- Keep up-to-date with fashion scene, trends, tendencies, styles, products, brands, competitors, and relevant influencers etc.
- Plan time for fashion & trend awareness to understand trend theory and mood boards for styling techniques and product presentation to anticipate our customer’s needs and enhance our shopping experience in store
Team & Development
- Share, inspire and educate your store teams, keep them updated with seasonal changes, fashion trends, relevant visual & commercial information, in-store communication, including price perception
- Coach and develop the Store team’s visual and commercial skills to secure high quality of product & commercial presentation according to guidelines
- Support & develop daily routines and best practices for your Store team to always ensure a consistent level of visual & commercial standard while maintaining customer service engagement
- Develop and coach talents and provide onboarding training to new colleagues
- Organize, provide, and carry out the visual & commercial upskilling for you and your colleagues
- Complete Visual Competencies & Commercial 4 All trainings based on Regional & Sales Market learning and development goals
- Support Sales Market and Area teams with expansion (store projects) needs
Visual & Commercial Execution
- Execute the visual & commercial curation & styling for the store based on commercial calendar, allocation, store activation plan and fashion trends according to mood boards and direction from the visual & commercial guidelines
- Carry out sample picking best practice routines including stockroom garment quantities, accessories, and shoes to ensure you create clear trends and stories according to inspiration from the visual & commercial guidelines
- Secure window & styling execution according to visual & commercial guidelines to create inspirational and commercial customer experience
- Provide good customer flow by maintaining commercial layout, fixtures, to secure the best trend story placement
- Secure a strong balance and the maintenance of price signs in windows and throughout the store following guidelines according to Global strategy and Sales Market requirements
- In collaboration with Facilities Management ensure all lighting is working correctly, aimed to highlight our products and display forms in windows and throughout the store
- Maintain and care for all display forms and interior material (fixtures & fittings) with sustainability in mind
- In collaboration with Area Visual Manager ensure your store navigation is maintained and kept up to date according to latest guidelines and store layout
- Ensure your store has enough quantities of sale and other activity including POS material according to local routines
- Keep sales floor and back of house clean, organized, and safe according to local security guidelines
Leadership & Operational Responsibilities
- Holds additional operational responsibilities, such as opening and closing the store, managing the cash register, and ensuring the store’s security protocols are followed
- Acts as a leader on duty when managers are not present, taking responsibility for the sales floor, resolving customer issues, and directing team members
- May delegate and oversee tasks for the store team during their shift
- Makes decisions related to store operations, including customer service escalations, staff breaks, and enforcing store policies
- Acts as a bridge between the team and management during non-visual tasks
- Balances visual merchandising with operational duties and customer service
- Prioritizes tasks based on immediate store needs, such as sales targets or operational issues
Qualifications
Who You Are
- For you to be a successful Visual Keyholder, you must be curious and creative; always looking for inspiration, proactive, solution focused, flexible, with effective communication skills to achieve results cross functionally
- We look for individuals with fashion interests and leadership skills who can apply their visual and commercial experience working in a dynamic environment to the role
- Experience with being solution focused to improve product presentation and commercial execution in store
- Good knowledge of visual, commercial, and operational best practices, routines, and tools
- Know how to manage, follow-up and act on selling equation and weekly sales reports
- A leader who can motivate and guide a team, ensuring store standards are upheld and colleagues are supported in their roles
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced retail environment
- Comfortable taking on keyholder responsibilities, including opening and closing the store, handling cash, and ensuring safety and security protocols are followed
- Skilled at providing exceptional customer service and resolving customer concerns with a solutions-oriented approach
- A collaborative team player who communicates effectively and fosters a positive, inclusive work environment
- Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to balance operational responsibilities and visual merchandising tasks while meeting deadlines
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Why You’ll Love Working at H& M
- We value diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, and disability
- We pride ourselves on being a values-driven organization, guided by our 7 unique values that have been part of our success story for over 75 years
- You’ll have access to our Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) to find community and networking opportunities among colleagues
- We are an inclusive company where you’re encouraged to be yourself at work
- You will have access to a large global talent community, where career growth and aspirations have no limits
- We believe in supporting your overall wellbeing and offer comprehensive benefits inclusive of health insurance, wellness and family support programs, company match 401k, paid leave programs, and paid time off, including a community day to serve your local community
- You’ll be able to express your personal style with our employee discount at H&M, & Other Stories, and COS
Additional Information
Compensation: expected base salary range is $22.05 - $25.49 hourly
EEOC Code: SLS
Pay Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly
This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company’s discretion.
H&M, in good faith, has assessed this posted range of compensation as the accurate range for this role and location at the time of this posting. H&M may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at https://hm.ethicspoint.com, and use Ask a Question.
Benefits:
We offer all our employees at H&M Group attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a staff discount card, usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. Brands covered by the discount are H&M (Beauty and Move included), COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories, ARKET, Afound. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here.
In addition to our global benefits, all our local markets offer different competitive perks and benefits. Please note that they may differ between employment type and countries.
We offer:
- 25% Staff Discount
- Medical, Pharmacy Vision and Dental Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Vacation, Wellness, Holiday and Parental Pay
- 401K
- Commuter Benefits
- Health and Dependent Care FSA
- Plus, additional Voluntary Benefits.
Inclusion & Diversity:
H&M is a part of H&M Group. At H&M Group, we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine their knowledge, experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process.
We strive to have a fair and equal process and therefore kindly ask you not to attach a cover letter in your application as they often contain information that easily can trigger unintentional biases.
Company Description:
At H&M, our purpose is to liberate fashion for the many. We want to shape a new world in Fashion. A world with one ultimate goal: to unleash your self-expression. As an H&M colleague, you’re encouraged to be yourself & more. You’ll take on new responsibilities from day one, learn skills for life, and find new ways to make your big dreams come true.
Our company is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging, and we actively seek colleagues who share our commitment.
Job Description
About the Role
As a Visual Keyholder, you contribute to an inspiring, elevated, & consistent customer experience by implementing visual standards and commercial excellence. You will be responsible for executing the visual, commercial, and styling curation according to visual & commercial guidelines for the store. You will also use your trend and competitor awareness to provide colleagues with the correct information, coach, upskill and develop the store team to contribute to a great customer experience.
A Day in the Life
Working at H&M means no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will include the following responsibilities:
Customer Sales & Profit
- Contribute to the total OMNI customer experience in your store by ensuring visual and commercial curation according to guidelines (In-direct)
- Representing yourself and the H&M Brand positively during customer interactions (Direct)
- Organize and plan your workload according to store activation plan and adapt based on business needs in collaboration with your Store Management team and Area Visual Manager
- Launch and maintain the latest global campaigns and sale activities on time according to H&M Brand Standards
- Ensure good garment care, stock levels, and give input on allocation to Store Management and Area teams
- Perform sales report (KPIs) follow-up, identify and prioritize visual & commercial opportunities in collaboration with Store Management team
- Create efficient and effective actions to increase customer satisfaction to reach sales targets, store goals, budget, and follow-up actions in collaboration with Store Management team
- Follow all procedures, best practices for OMNI services, operational routines, legal requirements, and communication in all areas of the store with Store team
Fashion & Trend Awareness
- Keep up-to-date with fashion scene, trends, tendencies, styles, products, brands, competitors, and relevant influencers etc.
- Plan time for fashion & trend awareness to understand trend theory and mood boards for styling techniques and product presentation to anticipate our customer’s needs and enhance our shopping experience in store
Team & Development
- Share, inspire and educate your store teams, keep them updated with seasonal changes, fashion trends, relevant visual & commercial information, in-store communication, including price perception
- Coach and develop the Store team’s visual and commercial skills to secure high quality of product & commercial presentation according to guidelines
- Support & develop daily routines and best practices for your Store team to always ensure a consistent level of visual & commercial standard while maintaining customer service engagement
- Develop and coach talents and provide onboarding training to new colleagues
- Organize, provide, and carry out the visual & commercial upskilling for you and your colleagues
- Complete Visual Competencies & Commercial 4 All trainings based on Regional & Sales Market learning and development goals
- Support Sales Market and Area teams with expansion (store projects) needs
Visual & Commercial Execution
- Execute the visual & commercial curation & styling for the store based on commercial calendar, allocation, store activation plan and fashion trends according to mood boards and direction from the visual & commercial guidelines
- Carry out sample picking best practice routines including stockroom garment quantities, accessories, and shoes to ensure you create clear trends and stories according to inspiration from the visual & commercial guidelines
- Secure window & styling execution according to visual & commercial guidelines to create inspirational and commercial customer experience
- Provide good customer flow by maintaining commercial layout, fixtures, to secure the best trend story placement
- Secure a strong balance and the maintenance of price signs in windows and throughout the store following guidelines according to Global strategy and Sales Market requirements
- In collaboration with Facilities Management ensure all lighting is working correctly, aimed to highlight our products and display forms in windows and throughout the store
- Maintain and care for all display forms and interior material (fixtures & fittings) with sustainability in mind
- In collaboration with Area Visual Manager ensure your store navigation is maintained and kept up to date according to latest guidelines and store layout
- Ensure your store has enough quantities of sale and other activity including POS material according to local routines
- Keep sales floor and back of house clean, organized, and safe according to local security guidelines
Leadership & Operational Responsibilities
- Holds additional operational responsibilities, such as opening and closing the store, managing the cash register, and ensuring the store’s security protocols are followed
- Acts as a leader on duty when managers are not present, taking responsibility for the sales floor, resolving customer issues, and directing team members
- May delegate and oversee tasks for the store team during their shift
- Makes decisions related to store operations, including customer service escalations, staff breaks, and enforcing store policies
- Acts as a bridge between the team and management during non-visual tasks
- Balances visual merchandising with operational duties and customer service
- Prioritizes tasks based on immediate store needs, such as sales targets or operational issues
Qualifications
Who You Are
- For you to be a successful Visual Keyholder, you must be curious and creative; always looking for inspiration, proactive, solution focused, flexible, with effective communication skills to achieve results cross functionally
- We look for individuals with fashion interests and leadership skills who can apply their visual and commercial experience working in a dynamic environment to the role
- Experience with being solution focused to improve product presentation and commercial execution in store
- Good knowledge of visual, commercial, and operational best practices, routines, and tools
- Know how to manage, follow-up and act on selling equation and weekly sales reports
- A leader who can motivate and guide a team, ensuring store standards are upheld and colleagues are supported in their roles
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced retail environment
- Comfortable taking on keyholder responsibilities, including opening and closing the store, handling cash, and ensuring safety and security protocols are followed
- Skilled at providing exceptional customer service and resolving customer concerns with a solutions-oriented approach
- A collaborative team player who communicates effectively and fosters a positive, inclusive work environment
- Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to balance operational responsibilities and visual merchandising tasks while meeting deadlines
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Why You’ll Love Working at H& M
- We value diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, and disability
- We pride ourselves on being a values-driven organization, guided by our 7 unique values that have been part of our success story for over 75 years
- You’ll have access to our Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) to find community and networking opportunities among colleagues
- We are an inclusive company where you’re encouraged to be yourself at work
- You will have access to a large global talent community, where career growth and aspirations have no limits
- We believe in supporting your overall wellbeing and offer comprehensive benefits inclusive of health insurance, wellness and family support programs, company match 401k, paid leave programs, and paid time off, including a community day to serve your local community
- You’ll be able to express your personal style with our employee discount at H&M, & Other Stories, and COS
Additional Information
Compensation: expected base salary range is $22.05 - $25.49 hourly
EEOC Code: SLS
Pay Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly
This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company’s discretion.
H&M, in good faith, has assessed this posted range of compensation as the accurate range for this role and location at the time of this posting. H&M may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at https://hm.ethicspoint.com, and use Ask a Question.
Benefits:
We offer all our employees at H&M Group attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a staff discount card, usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. Brands covered by the discount are H&M (Beauty and Move included), COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories, ARKET, Afound. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here.
In addition to our global benefits, all our local markets offer different competitive perks and benefits. Please note that they may differ between employment type and countries.
We offer:
- 25% Staff Discount
- Medical, Pharmacy Vision and Dental Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Vacation, Wellness, Holiday and Parental Pay
- 401K
- Commuter Benefits
- Health and Dependent Care FSA
- Plus, additional Voluntary Benefits.
Inclusion & Diversity:
H&M is a part of H&M Group. At H&M Group, we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine their knowledge, experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process.
We strive to have a fair and equal process and therefore kindly ask you not to attach a cover letter in your application as they often contain information that easily can trigger unintentional biases.
Company Description:
At H&M, our purpose is to liberate fashion for the many. We want to shape a new world in Fashion. A world with one ultimate goal: to unleash your self-expression. As an H&M colleague, you’re encouraged to be yourself & more. You’ll take on new responsibilities from day one, learn skills for life, and find new ways to make your big dreams come true.
Our company is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging, and we actively seek colleagues who share our commitment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Keyholder
Document your supervisory experience carefully
Keyholders often bridge associate and management roles. Gather performance reviews, scheduling records, and written references that confirm you've held keys, opened or closed stores, and supervised staff, since PERM requires proving your qualifications meet the job description exactly.
Identify retailers with dedicated immigration programs
Large specialty and big-box retailers are more likely to have in-house HR teams familiar with PERM. Target companies that have sponsored foreign nationals in multi-unit retail management roles before, since repeat filers already know the recruitment and prevailing-wage documentation steps.
Search verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. employers with confirmed employment-based green card sponsorship history in retail and keyholder roles, searchable by city and job type, so you're applying to employers already set up to run the PERM process.
Confirm prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL-determined prevailing wage for your role and location throughout the green card process. Run your title and ZIP code through the OFLC Wage Search before signing an offer to verify the salary is compliant.
Understand your EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility early
If you hold a bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field, you may qualify under EB-2. Without a degree, two or more years of progressively responsible keyholder experience supports an EB-3 skilled worker filing. Your category affects priority dates, so clarify this with your employer's attorney before PERM is filed.
Track your priority date once your I-140 is approved
Nationals from India and China face the longest employment-based backlogs. Once USCIS approves your I-140, monitor the monthly Visa Bulletin to know when your priority date becomes current and you can file for adjustment of status or schedule consular processing.
Green Card Keyholder: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a keyholder role qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship?
Yes. Keyholder positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers when the role requires at least two years of retail management or supervisory experience. If you hold a bachelor's degree in a related field plus five years of progressive experience, EB-2 may also apply. Your employer's attorney will confirm the classification before filing PERM with the Department of Labor.
How does green card sponsorship for a keyholder differ from H-1B sponsorship?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary work status. The EB-2 or EB-3 process requires your employer to complete PERM labor certification, which involves a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test before filing an I-140 with USCIS. There is no lottery, but per-country annual limits create priority-date backlogs for nationals of high-demand countries like India and China.
What is the PERM process and what does my employer need to do?
PERM, or Program Electronic Review Management, is a labor certification filed with the Department of Labor. Your employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination, run a prescribed recruitment campaign to show no minimally qualified U.S. workers are available, and document the results. Only after DOL certifies the application can your employer file an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS on your behalf.
How do I find keyholder employers who will sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Filtering for retail and keyholder positions lets you focus your applications on companies already familiar with the PERM and I-140 process, which reduces the risk of an employer agreeing to sponsor and then stalling when they realize the administrative requirements involved.
Can I change keyholder jobs after my employer files my green card petition?
Job portability under AC21 lets you move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days. If you change jobs before that threshold, your employer's petition may be withdrawn and you'd need to restart the PERM process with the new employer, though an approved I-140 priority date can often carry over.