Sales Associate

Mount Vernon•Mount Vernon, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Step into the vibrant world of retail at George Washington's Mount Vernon, where every workday is an adventure, and you are the key player in delivering an exceptional shopping experience! Working in retail here isn't just about selling products; it's about creating moments of joy and discovery for our visitors. The Shops at Mount Vernon are seeking candidates for our Sales Associate position to welcome and assist Mount Vernon’s one million annual visitors. Successful candidates will have enthusiasm for working with visitors from all over the world and excellent guest-focused service skills.

Requirements

Previous sales/retail experience preferred
Excellent communications skills and the ability to work well with others
Must work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
Flexible days and hours, including weekends, evenings and holidays as scheduled
Dependability and punctuality a must
Must be available weekends and have a flexible schedule.
Open availability is a must.
Must be available to work the following shifts: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM, 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM, 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Responsibilities

Provide customers with best in class customer service, answering questions and handling sales as quickly and efficiently as possible
Recover merchandise constantly, keeping products orderly and in good condition. Report any damages, empty packages or other oddities immediately to supervisor on duty
Communicate any concerns or customer requests to supervisor on duty
Assist in annual retail inventory; assist Stock Supervisor with ticketing and folding duties as needed
Participate in the maintenance of all sales locations including cleaning, dusting, pricing and stocking of merchandise
Other duties as assigned