Sales Associate (Part-time Seasonal) @ Knoxville Zoo

Event Network • Knoxville, TN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Event Network is hiring a part-time seasonal Sales Associate for the Zoo Knoxville Gift Shop. The role helps create memorable guest experiences at the zoo by providing friendly, engaging service and supporting daily store operations. The Sales Associate interacts with guests, helps them find products, demonstrates merchandise, and communicates product features. Event Network describes itself as focused on delivering exceptional retail experiences while putting its Team, Partners, Guests, and Planet first. It is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and an inclusive environment for all Team Members.

Requirements

• Must be able to work irregular schedules on weekdays, weekends, early evenings, and holidays to support business needs.
• Enjoy interacting with people of all ages.
• Able to proactively intercept and engage customers and demonstrate products.
• Able to communicate product features effectively.
• Must be welcoming, positive, engaging, and friendly toward customers, team members, and venue staff.
• Frequently stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; occasionally reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous retail experience.
• Cash-handling skills.
• Merchandising skills.
• Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional guest service while assisting with day-to-day store operations.
• Help ensure guests have a positive shopping experience.
• Engage with guests to create an entertaining, fun, exciting, and memorable experience.
• Proactively approach customers and demonstrate products.
• Communicate product features effectively.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed