Sales Associate

Tharp Consulting; Hamilton (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting is seeking a Senior Sales Associate for our Music & Arts Retail division in Virginia. You will provide attentive customer service to help families, educators, and musicians select and rent instruments, while guiding accessory choices and private lesson enrollments.

Join a fast-paced, community-focused team where you will upsell, support merchandising, manage inventory tasks, and contribute to a welcoming sales floor.

Qualifications

• Strong sales ability with a customer-first mindset.
• Good communication skills and comfort assisting diverse customers.
• Interest in music and the ability to guide instrument and accessory choices.
• Ability to support merchandising and inventory tasks.
• Team-oriented attitude in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high level of customer care to support instrument selection and rental decisions.
• Increase sales through proactive product recommendations and upselling.
• Assist customers with accessories and private lesson enrollment.
• Support store merchandising and maintain an organized, welcoming sales floor.
• Help with inventory-related tasks, including receiving, stocking, and inventory support.
• Collaborate with a music-focused team in a fast-paced, community-oriented retail environment.

Skills

Sales focus

Customer service

Communication skills

Music interest

Team player

Job description

Senior Sales Associate (Music & Arts Retail)

Provide exceptional customer service and help families, educators, and musicians select and rent band and orchestra instruments. Drive sales by matching customer needs with instrument options, recommending and selling accessories, and assisting with private lesson enrollments.

Key Duties

• Deliver a high level of customer care to support instrument selection and rental decisions
• Increase sales through proactive product recommendations and upselling
• Assist customers with accessories and private lesson enrollment
• Support store merchandising and maintain an organized, welcoming sales floor
• Help with inventory-related tasks, including receiving, stocking, and inventory support
• Collaborate with a music-focused team in a fast-paced, community-oriented retail environment

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong sales ability with a customer-first mindset
• Good communication skills and comfort assisting diverse customers
• Interest in music and the ability to guide instrument and accessory choices
• Ability to support merchandising and inventory tasks
• Team-oriented attitude and ability to thrive in a fast-paced retail setting