Retail Sales Associate Tysons Corner

Venchi; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching (up to 4%)

Generous tips acquired weekly

Venchi employee discounts

Free & fresh gelato & espresso during your shift

Job summary

Venchi in Tysons Corner is seeking a motivated Retail Sales Associate to create a warm and welcoming shopping experience. You will engage with customers, serve gelato and coffee, and ensure the store is well-presented. The ideal candidate is adaptable, energetic, and enjoys a fast-paced environment. Benefits include 401k matching, generous tips, and employee discounts. Evening and weekend availability is essential. Join us at Venchi and be part of a team that celebrates Italian tradition and quality!

Qualifications

• Flexibility according to operational needs.
• Experience in visual merchandising.
• Ability to learn recipes and knowledge of allergens.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment for customers.
• Serve gelato and coffee while selling chocolates.
• Assist with visual merchandising and register transactions.

Skills

Adaptable mindset

Friendly and energetic

Ability to work independently

Ability to multitask

Job description

About Us

Founded in 1878 by Silviano Venchi, Venchi has become a global leader in chocolate and gelato, blending Italian tradition with a commitment to craftsmanship and well-being. With over 145 years of history, Venchi offers more than 350 chocolate recipes and 90 gelato flavors, adhering to the highest quality standards while embracing the principles of the Mediterranean diet. The company focuses on enhancing the quality of life, social connections, and environmental respect through its products. Supported by over 1,600 employees, Venchi operates more than 180 stores in over 70 countries, with headquarters in Milan, a factory in Cuneo, and 4 regional offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, New York, and Beijing. Join us at Venchi and be part of a story that celebrates moments of cheerfulness with indulgent products crafted for your well‑being.

Retail Sales Associate

We are looking for highly motivated and experienced Sales Associates to join our team based in Tysons Corner. Our retail channel is very dynamic and growing quickly, and is central to the development of our company, with direct stores in Italy, the UK, and the US, and planned openings nationwide.

Our Values

• Taste – We excel in what we do and we like it!
• Truth – We are authentic!
• Ingenuity – We innovate.
• Togetherness – We work together!

Your Role

As a Retail Sales Associate, your role will be to create a unique Italian welcoming environment full of warmth and friendliness to our customers visiting our boutiques. We pride ourselves on sourcing only the best ingredients, producing authentic recipes, and presenting a premium product offering to our customers. It is therefore paramount that we deliver this with a premium service experience that’s both high quality and genuine, enabling us to create loyal customers who will want to return time and time again.

As a Retail Sales Associate, you will be working on your feet in a fast‑paced environment that will require you to slide between duties from selling, refilling store needs, assisting with visual merchandising, and processing register transactions.

A key expectation of our team members is to continuously provide excellent customer experiences that will bring joy to their day!

In Summary

• Welcoming to customers and confident to engage with people.
• Ability to serve gelato and coffee while selling our high‑quality chocolates.
• Flexibility according to operational needs and the ability to take on duties to support your team.
• High standards of appearance, presentation, cleanliness, and work quality.
• Confident in working a cash register.
• Experience in visual merchandising and a critical eye for how things are displayed.
• Ability to learn our recipes and take in knowledge of the ingredients and allergens.
• Work effectively and efficiently with and without direction.
• Demonstrate a ‘growth mindset’, always being proactive.

Key Skills

• Adaptable mindset.
• Friendly, energetic, and enjoys working in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to work independently and be self‑motivated.
• Working evenings and weekends is a must; that’s when we are at our busiest!
• Ability to multitask and think on your feet.

Benefits

• 401k matching (up to 4%)
• Generous tips acquired weekly and shared evenly amongst the team.
• Monthly sales incentive.
• Flexible shift patterns: morning, evening, and weekends are required.
• Venchi employee discounts in‑store and online.
• Free & fresh gelato & espresso during your shift.