Retail Sales Associate

The Inn at Little Washington; Virginia; On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with match

On-the-job training

Employee education allowance

Advancement potential

Flexible schedules

Employee appreciation events

Complimentary uniforms

Family meals daily

Referral bonuses

Competitive pay

Job summary

The Inn at Little Washington seeks a Stock Associate to support the Retail Manager in maintaining organized stockrooms and executing brick-and-mortar and e-commerce stocking plans. You will prioritize daily tasks, assist with inventory, and coordinate with the team to ensure accurate product presentation.

Ideal candidates have 1–5 years in luxury retail, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in Excel or retail software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Fashion Merchandising or equivalent experience.
• High School diploma.
• Must possess excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Must have the ability to prioritize and quick problem-solving skills.
• Role model, Curiosity, Empathy, Agility and Commercial Mindset.
• Passion for the brand: Responsibility and Ownership, Interpersonal Skills and Professional Attitude.
• Communication skills; both verbal and written.
• Preferred ability to speak 2nd language, Spanish or French.
• Computer proficiency, preferable in Excel, Microsoft Word, Google, ResortSuite Retail

Responsibilities

• Perform bi-annual full inventory and inventory prep.
• Prepare parts for storage and place stock in proper location as needed or directed.
• Support day-to-day operation of E-Commerce sales including stock, order fulfillment, shipping (Drop off to USPS, FedEx or UPS).
• Maintaining merchandise levels for e-commerce by communicating merchandise/supply needs.
• Load and unload trucks and move raw material to proper location.
• Reporting stock levels on sales floor to supervisor(s), stockroom.
• Responsible for maintaining BOH functions, organization of overall stockroom, receiving shipment, logging all department transfers daily,
• Execute projects that are given from supervisor.
• Inspect shipments for any damages or defects.
• Transport merchandise from the stockroom onto the sales floor according to store merchandise plans or from Retail Manager.
• Open availability

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Multilingual (Spanish or French)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Fashion Merchandising

High School diploma

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

Google

ResortSuite Retail

Job description

Description

Since 1978 The Inn at Little Washington, located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains, has been one of the most decorated restaurants and hotels in the world. There is no better time to join in out growing team of exceptional people. On-the-job training, advancement potential, flexible schedules, amazing benefits, and competitive pay. Your next career awaits.

Some of our awards include Michelin 3 Stars, Forbes 5 Stars, AAA 5 Diamonds, and Wine Spectator Grand Award. Member of Relais & Chateaux.

Why join our team:

We offer:

• Health, vision and dental insurance (full time employees)
• Paid time off (Full time employees)
• 401(k) retirement plan with match
• On-the-job training
• Employee education allowance
• Advancement potential
• Flexible schedules
• Employee appreciation events
• Complimentary uniforms
• Delicious “family” meals daily prepared by the chefs
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive pay

www.theinnatlittlewashington.com

SUMMARY:

This position reports to the Retail Manager. The Stock Associate performs a wide range of tasks mainly in the BOH, it will be key to prioritize the workday. In this role you will interact with Retail Manager throughout the day to execute all operational tasks. Participate and follow the standard operating procedures (SOP) to foster the achievement of brick-and-mortar sales and/or E Commerce sales.

ESSESNTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performing bi-annual full inventory and inventory prep
• Prepare parts for storage and place stock in proper location as needed or directed.
• Support day-to-day operation of E-Commerce sales including stock. order fulfillment, shipping (Drop off to USPS, FedEx or UPS).
• Maintaining merchandise levels for e-commerce by communicating merchandise/supply needs.
• Load and unload trucks and move raw material to proper location.
• Reporting stock levels on sales floor to supervisor(s), stockroom.
• Responsible for maintaining BOH functions, organization of overall stockroom, receiving shipment, logging all department transfers daily,
• Execute projects that are given from supervisor.
• Inspect shipments for any damages or defects.
• Transport merchandise from the stockroom onto the sales floor according to store merchandise plans or from Retail Manager. May need to rearrange merchandise as needed to execute stocking plans and presentation standard.
• Open availability

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Lifting/Carrying: Agilities:
Squat / kneel / Occasional Walk / Frequent
1-20 LBS Constant Twist / Turn / Frequent
21-50 LBS Occasional Stand / Frequent
Crawl / Occasional
Pushing / Pulling Reach above / Frequent
10-25 LBS / Constant Reach outward / Frequent
26- 40 LBS / Occasional
41-50 LBS / Minimum

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Fashion Merchandising or equivalent experience.
• High School diploma

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Experience in a retail environment and or sales.
• Minimum of 1-5 years in luxury retail, preferred

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Periodically will need use of personal vehicle for banking and drop off packages to USPS, FedEx or UPS locations.

EXPECTED ATTITUDES & SKILLS

• Must possess excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Must have the ability to prioritize and quick problem-solving skills.
• Role model, Curiosity, Empathy, Agility and Commercial Mindset.
• Passion for the brand: Responsibility and & Ownership, Interpersonal Skills and Professional Attitude.
• Communication skills; both verbal and written.
• Preferred ability to speak 2nd language, Spanish or French.
• Computer proficiency, preferable in Excel, Microsoft Word, Google, ResortSuite Retail

**The Inn at Little Washington is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws**