Title: Retail Sales Associate
Reports to: Retail Manager
Location: Dorset, VT
Status: Part-time (16-32 hours per week)
JK Adams is a well-established, 80-year-old company in the gift and housewares industry. Our products are American-made at our facility in Dorset, Vermont. We are seeking a career-oriented person to join our inside sales team in Dorset.
Do you love to cook? Do you want to share your knowledge with others?
The Kitchen Store at JK Adams is looking for the right individual to join our team. If you are passionate about cooking, baking and entertaining, then we want to hear from you. For over 80 years we have been designing and crafting the finest quality cutting boards, serving pieces, wine racks, and rolling pins. All our products are produced in Dorset, VT. Our products are what most people know us for, but our employees are what set us apart. We have an extremely knowledgeable and dedicated team. Most of our employees have been with us for over 10 years and a few have called our company home for over 30 years (one over 55)!
General Responsibilities:
· Act as an ambassador for our JK Adams brand representing our commitment to quality, design and customer service
· Achieve defined sales goals
· Salespersonship: have knowledge of inventory for suggestive selling to boost sales and improve customer experience
· Assist customers by providing individualized attention
· Gain knowledge of JK Adams product lines
· Ability to learn POS with basic computer skills
· Stock and maintain sales floor
· Process shipments into and out of store
· Process catalog orders filled through store
· Improve and/or maintaining visual presentation standards
Qualifications:
· Outgoing, friendly and personable with a positive attitude
· Team-oriented with the ability to take direction and execute with exactness
· Ability to multi-task
· Ideal schedule is 2-3 days a week, with one weekend day covered, one off
· Flexibility with schedule—weekend and holiday availability will be required
· Physical strength to reach, move, and handle merchandise in high and low areas
· Retail experience
· Merchandising experience
· Successful sales experience
· A well-rounded knowledge of cooking, baking and home entertaining
We offer:
· Fun and friendly team-driven work environment
· Fantastic store discount—effective immediately at time of hire
· Earned sick time
· Paid holidays after 90 days
· Opportunity to grow and advance within the company
Thank you for considering applying to work with JK Adams Company. JK Adams is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 32 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Dorset, VT 05251: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person