Seasonal Cherry Shop Retail Associate (Tastings & POS)

Cherry Republic, Inc.; Glen Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Cherry Republic, Inc. in Glen Arbor, Michigan is seeking a Retail Associate for a seasonal position from October 2026 through January 2027. The role will be cross‑trained across cashier, sales floor, and wine & soda tasting, with an age requirement of at least 17 years due to potential alcohol service.

You will assist with daily store operations, help manage customer flow, and support retail management while upholding Cherry Republic standards and delivering friendly, helpful service.

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator and able to deliver superior customer service.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Organized, team player who has a good understanding of the culture of Cherry Republic.
• Comprehensive knowledge of all cherry products sold in store.
• Ability to sell to a customer's needs, as well as establish relationships with returning customers.
• Self-motivated, multi-tasker and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Retail Management as directed in accomplishing operational and customer service oriented tasks and responsibilities.
• Enforcement of Cherry Republic customer service expectations through example.
• Ability to follow and enforce policy and procedures.
• Strong desire to provide quality customer service with a positive attitude.
• Assist Retail Management as backup and shared ownership.
• Help with events in the store and throughout the company.
• Cash handling & Point of Sale (POS) operations.
• Continually work towards monitoring appearance and cleanliness of Retail Store.
• Apply practices from CR 101 training established by customer service guidelines.
• Inform customers of daily specials, sales, Ship from Store etc. Look for upselling opportunities and upsell when possible.
• Ensure that merchandise is clean and prepared for display.
• Maintain floor inventory, store should look full.
• Ensure that promotions are accurate and merchandised to company standards.
• Ability to perform Ship from Store.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Customer service oriented

Detail oriented

Organized

Team player

Tools

POS system (SFTS)

R4 mail order software

Google platform

Job description

Cherry Republic, Inc. in Glen Arbor, Michigan is seeking a Retail Associate for a seasonal position from October 2026 through January 2027. The role will be cross‑trained across cashier, sales floor, and wine & soda tasting, with an age requirement of at least 17 years due to potential alcohol service.

You will assist with daily store operations, help manage customer flow, and support retail management while upholding Cherry Republic standards and delivering friendly, helpful service.