Part-time Historical Area Retail Sales Worker - Colonial Williamsburg Retail

Aramark•Williamsburg, VA

31d

About The Position

The Retail Sales worker provides general customer service and assistance to guests along with interpretative information about each individual shop and its product assortment, as well as processing sales transactions. The Retail Sales Interpreter is responsible for stocking and inventorying products as well as maintaining the appearance and cleanliness of the retail location. Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs. This position is Part-time only.

Requirements

Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, ability and willingness to learn 18th century daily communication and facts
Ability to work outside in various weather conditions and in all seasons regardless of pollen and dust
Ability to climb stairs in the course of daily work
Ability to work on various surfaces (wooden floors, oyster shells, loose soil, cobble stone, concrete, bricks)
Ability to work in close proximity to animals
Basic math and counting skills required
Must be able to work independently with limited supervision
Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling of up to 25 lbs. (some locations pushing carts in excess of 75lbs.)
Must be available to work flexible hours including evening, weekends and holidays

Nice To Haves

Previous customer service experience preferred
Previous cash handling experience preferred

Responsibilities

This position is a costumed position, and the Retail Sales Interpreter must dress in 18th century costume, provided by the Costume Design Center and follow proper costuming guidelines
Greets and introduces the guest to the store location as well as providing orientation information regarding the property in its entirety (other shops, exhibition buildings, trades and taverns)
Assists guests in product selection through anticipating their needs and providing product interpretation that creates a desire purchase
Ability to initiate guest interaction through game play and demonstrations
Shares 18th century history in a fun and immersive way to diverse audiences
Ensure product is wrapped or repackaged for presentation in 18th century shop locations, stocked to appropriate levels and replenishes and arranges items as needed to maintain appearance
Operates register, handles cash, process credit card transactions, guest shipping, hotel deliveries and special orders
Responsible for cash handling, safe verifications, and preparing deposits
Maintains excellent customer service and positive attitude towards guest, customers, clients, co-workers, works as part of a team
Adheres to cash handling policies and procedures
Ensures security of company assets and a safe work environment through daily maintenance and housekeeping
Ability to work in multiple stores as well as across multiple store groups.
Other duties and tasks as assigned by manager