Retail Sales Associate

Historic Tours; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a leading tour company as a Retail Sales Associate in Washington, DC. This role offers competitive pay, paid training, flexible schedules, and a supportive work environment, along with the chance to engage with customers and drive sales. Ideal candidates will have strong sales and math skills, ensuring accurate cash handling and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Competitive pay and paid training

Two weeks of paid vacation for FT employees

Paid sick time

401K plan with company matching

Flexible schedules

Discounts in retail stores

Free admission to company attractions

Qualifications

• Have demonstrable sales skills and excellent math skills.
• Ability to work with money, credit cards, and cash receipts.
• Retail experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist them with product questions.
• Drive sales to meet daily goals using techniques.
• Ensure cash handling accuracy and manage cash drawer.

Skills

Sales skills

Math skills

Job description

JOIN OUR HISTORIC TOURS OF AMERICA FAMILY

Job Summary

The Retail Sales Associate’s responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Greet customers with a smile and make them feel welcome; offer to assist them.
2. Be knowledgeable of our products and pricing.
3. Use sales techniques to drive sales to meet daily goals.
4. Be exact or highly accurate when handling cash, checks, and credit cards.
5. Verify and balance cash drawer.
6. Accurately produce reports and other departmental documents as assigned.
7. Receive, price, and stock merchandise using store procedures and standards.
8. Keep the store (floors, fixtures) and the merchandise clean and organized.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive pay and paid training
• All FT Employees are eligible for 2 weeks of paid vacation time as well as company-sponsored health and wellness plans.
• All FT, PT, and Seasonal employees are eligible for:
• Paid sick time
• 401K plan with company matching*.
• Flexible schedules, including a combination of weekdays and weekends.
• Fun, upbeat work environment with various awards and recognition celebrations throughout the year.
• First Stop Health - 24 hr. access to a doctor by phone or computer for employees and their dependents. Employer pays 100%.
• Discounts in retail stores and free admission to all company attractions.

Operating tours, attractions, and retail in Boston, Charleston, Key West, Nashville, San Antonio, San Diego, St. Augustine, Savannah, and Washington, DC since 1980!

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*Eligibility requirements may apply.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Have demonstrable sales skills and excellent math skills.
• Ability to work with money, credit cards, and cash receipts.
• Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, understand points being made, ask questions as appropriate, and not interrupt at inappropriate times.
• Retail experience is a plus.