Retail Associate – Blackberry Farm

KNOXVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE; Walland (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

KNOXVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE is seeking a Retail Sales Associate in Walland, TN to create a welcoming, fun environment for customers while delivering exceptional service. You will cultivate product knowledge, assist with inventory and merchandising, and support store events to drive sales.

The role requires 1–2 years in retail or customer service, strong communication, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Flexibility for nights and weekends is expected, with a team-focused work atmosphere.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of experience in customer service or retail.
• Capable of learning new computer software quickly.
• Solid knowledge of POS, inventory systems, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with guests and team.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and deliver exceptional customer service while using clienteling techniques.
• Develop strategies to achieve sales through clienteling, events, and store promotions.
• Maintain up-to-date product knowledge and shop standards.
• Ensure a consistent, quality experience for customers and manage merchandising.

Skills

Customer service

Retail sales

Clienteling

Communication

POS knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Inventory software

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

1471 W. Millers Cove Rd

Walland, TN 37886

The Retail Sales Associate is focused on creating an outstanding customer experience by creating a positive, inviting, and fun environment for the client. This includes developing enthusiastic and knowledgeable sales professionals that understand the client product presentation and shop standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Strong focus on driving sales and delivering refined customer service while demonstrating strong and organized clienteling skills
• Develop strategies and plans to achieve sales results through clienteling, superior customer service, and store events
• Maintains up-to-date product knowledge, shop standards, policy and procedure updates, and upcoming promotions and events
• Ensure a consistent, quality experience for customers
• Ability to create custom gift assortments to accommodate guest needs
• Resolve customer issues with outstanding service and diplomatic skills
• Apply strategic thinking and personal ownership to continue sales growth
• Coach, motivate, and support team members to achieve personal sales goals and growth
• Maintain open lines of communication with the team and director, and participate in weekly meetings
• Consistently implement the company’s visual presentation and merchandising standards
• Be able to work unsupervised in the absence of a manager or supervisor: take ownership of shop and merchandise, stay on task, and take initiative to see what needs to be done in the shop or in storage areas
• Assist with monthly inventory of shops, storage areas, and satellite retail locations
• Provide product feedback and suggestions to buyer based on guest wants, needs, and suggestions
• Work with buyer and marketing to determine website, newsletter, and e-marketing of product
• Maintains merchandise and shop including restocking, receiving, shipping, and organizing

Must comply with all company policies and procedures.

To perform the essential functions of this position regular and consistent attendance in required.

Must be able to work well with other Team Members, Managers and interact with our guests.

Must have the flexibility to work nights and weekends.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in customer service or retail

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Must be capable of learning new computer software programs quickly
• Have solid computer and various software knowledge: POS, Inventory systems, Excel, Word, Outlook

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to effectively communicate with guests, team members and managers

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic math skills

REASONING ABILITY

• Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions based on job knowledge and awareness of company goals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to safely operate a company vehicle or golf cart

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Retail gift shop/ Storage Areas