Customer Service Representative - In-Person

The-Vermont-Country-Store; Clarendon (VT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential for year-round employment

Free local bus service

Employee referral bonus

Fun seasonal activities and giveaways

Job summary

The Vermont Country Store is seeking a friendly Customer Service Representative for seasonal, part-time in-person work at our Rutland, VT location. You will assist customers by phone and in-store, helping them find products from our catalog and online store.

No prior experience is required; training is provided. Must be a Vermont resident and at least 16 years old. Fast-paced environment with opportunities for year-round employment and seasonal perks are available.

Qualifications

• Must be a Vermont resident.
• Must be age 16 or older.
• No experience required – on-the-job training available.
• Ability to learn new computer applications.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers by phone with orders from our catalog or online store.
• Answer questions about products and orders.
• Build product knowledge about The Vermont Country Store's offerings.
• Connect with customers and build relationships during calls.

Skills

Customer interaction

Fast learner

Team player

Job description

• Base Pay $15.00 / Hour
• Job Category In person
• Employee Type Seasonal Part Time

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

We're looking for friendly, enthusiastic people who love Vermont and value our practical, hard-to-find products. As a Customer Service Representative, you'll help customers find exactly what they need—and perhaps something they didn’t know they wanted from our catalog and online store. Full- and part-time seasonal positions are available!

Sound like fun? You may be exactly who we're looking for!
No experience? No problem - every Customer Service Representative receives on-the-job training.

Location: 15 West Street, Rutland, VT

Current Customer Service Hours of Operation

Monday - Saturday: 8:00am - 8:00pm

Sunday: 10:00am - 6:30pm

A Sampling of What You'll Do

• Assist customers by phone with orders from our catalog or online store
• Answer questions about products and orders
• Build product knowledge about The Vermont Country Store's offerings
• Connect with customers and build relationships during calls

Who We're Looking For

• Must be a Vermont resident
• Must have an internet speed of at least 40mbps for remote work

• Must be age 16 or older
• Dependable, enthusiastic, flexible team player
• Ability to learn new computer applications
• Ability to use a laptop, keyboard, and mouse
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

About Us

The Vermont Country Store is one of America's most unique and beloved companies. Family-owned by the Ortons since 1946, we offer a wide selection of high-quality, practical, and hard-to-find goods through our catalog, website, and stores in Weston and Rockingham, Vermont. While we embrace our old-fashioned country store roots, we also drive innovation in our marketing, operations, and workplace culture. For two years running, The Vermont Country Store has earned the #1 ranking in Newsweek Magazine's Best Online Shops Universal Service Provider category, ahead of Amazon, Walmart, Target, and other industry leaders. Join a high-performing team that collaborates, innovates, and delivers strong results. We support lifelong learning, promote from within, and create long-term opportunities for those who excel. Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply and explore where a career with us could lead.

What You'll Love About The Vermont Country Store

• Potential for year-round employment
• Free local bus service
• Employee referral bonus
• Fun seasonal activities and giveaways