Sales Associate - Durango

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc.; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Flexible Schedule

Employee Purchase Discounts

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. in Durango, CO is seeking a Sales Associate to welcome customers, assist with sampling, and drive friendly service at our downtown store.

You will help customers choose merchandise, explain products, handle payments, returns, and keep the store clean and well-stocked to meet sales goals. Prior retail experience is preferred for success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• 6+ months retail experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal communication and active listening skills.
• Excellent sales and customer service skills.
• Ability to operate or quickly learn the store's POS system.

Responsibilities

• Greets customers and assists with sampling and cross-selling.
• Consults with customers to understand needs and preferences.
• Demonstrates products and suggests suitable options.
• Answers questions about products and merchandise.
• Aids customers with purchases and encourages repeat visits.
• Handles payments and operates the POS system.
• Processes returns and exchanges.
• Retrieves merchandise and supports special orders as needed.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and well-stocked store.
• Adheres to schedule, punctuality, and team collaboration.
• Performs other department duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Active listening

Sales / customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

Sales Associate - Durango# Sales Associate - DurangoDurango, CO 81301End Date 11/29/2026## OverviewSalary Range$15.50 - $15.50 Hourly## Description| | | | || --- | --- | --- | --- || **Sales Associate** | | | || **Job Title:** | Sales Associate | **Location:** | Durango, CO – downtown store || **Department:** | Retail Store | **Status:** | Regular, Part-Time || **Reports To:** | Store Manager | **FLSA Category:** | Non-exempt || **Direct Reports:** | 0 | **Level:** | Entry || **Relevant Experience:** | 6+ months | **Salary Range:** | $15.50/hour |**Position Summary**The Sales Associate assists customers with purchasing merchandise while providing excellent customer service and maintaining a welcoming retail environment.**Key Responsibilities****The Sales Associate will be expected to consistently deliver outstanding outcomes in the following areas:**1. Greets and interacts with customers, with attention to sampling and cross-selling.2. Consults with customers to understand their needs and preferences related to making a purchase.3. Demonstrates and explains merchandise, selecting and suggesting options suitable for the customer’s needs.4. Answers customers’ questions about products and merchandise.5. Assists customers with purchase decisions and encourage them to return.6. Collects payments and accurately operates a POS system.7. Processes returns and exchanges.8. Retrieves merchandise from the sales floor, stock room, or other inventory locations; places special orders as needed.9. Cooks and/or hand dips store made product to meet store requirement and order demands.10. Assist with maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked retail environment.11. Must be punctual and reliable for all scheduled shifts.12. Performs other department related duties as assigned.*This role requires strong retail sales execution and front-line leadership while delivering a high-quality customer experience. Success in this role depends on strong communication, organizational skills, product knowledge and the ability to meet or exceed sales goals in a fast-paced environment.*## Qualifications**Education, Experience & Skills*** High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.* 6+ months retail experience, preferred.* Excellent verbal communication and active listening skills.* Excellent sales and customer service skills.* Ability to anticipate customers’ needs and recommend appropriate merchandise.* Ability to operated or quickly learn the store’s point-of-sale system.* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.* Ability to recommend merchandise to customers.* Ability to operate or to quickly learn the store's point-of-sale system.**Physical Environment*** Ability to work independently during slower business periods when required.* Prolonged periods standing and walking in a fast-paced retail space.* Must be able to move throughout the shift including behind customer counters, around cooking tables and in stock room, frequently lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, bend, reach away from the body and above waist level, and grasp small objects, with or without reasonable accommodation.**Benefits*** Professional Development* Flexible Schedule* Employee Purchase Discounts