Sales Interpreter - Raleigh Tavern Bakery

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation • Williamsburg, VA

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About The Position

As a Sales Associate at the Raleigh Tavern Bakery, you will greet guests in the
perfect place to stop for apple cider, root beer and food-related gifts. Nestled
in the heart of the Historic Area behind the Raleigh Tavern, the Raleigh Tavern
Bakery serves up delicious goodies and picturesque surroundings.

Requirements

• 3 - 6 months public contact and/or sales experience
• Ability to assist the public in a pleasant and courteous manner generally gained through completion of a high school diploma/G.E.D.
• Knowledge of Colonial Williamsburg and 18th-century history
• Ability to: 1. Research and document interpretive information 2. Contribute to team effort 3. Operate equipment critical to the operation 4. Handle money accurately
• Good arithmetic skills
• Physical requirements include, but are not limited to: 1. Transporting up to 100 pounds 2. Working while standing for long periods 3. Lifting, bending, stooping 4. Extensive use of stairs

Responsibilities

• Courteously greets customers and provides information about the purpose and use of products.
• Promotes and sells merchandise by assisting customers with selections.
• Performs cashiering duties.
• Replenishes and checks in stock.
• Interprets the history of 18th-century Williamsburg and the colony of Virginia at Historic Area Stores.
• Participates in on-the-job and selling skills training programs.
• Works outdoors, as required, in all weather conditions.
• Maintains sanitary standards with food, bagging and packaging products for sale.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees