Sales Associate Wanted

Focus - A Vermont Gallery, an exciting fine art photography gallery in Woodstock, is looking for a highly motivated and personable retail sales associate. Responsibilities include ensuring each customer is greeted in a friendly manner, working closely with customers to determine their needs, processing sales, maintaining an art database, keeping track of inventory and other duties required to maintain the high standards of a photography gallery.

Responsibilities include but aren’t limited to:

• Welcome customers to the gallery and answer their queries
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service and phone skills
• Assess customer’s needs and provide assistance and information about the art, photography and artist
• Be knowledgeable of art offered and discuss available options
• Process purchases and update art database

Position Requirements:

• Proven work experience as a retail sales associate, sales representative or similar role
• Experience in an art gallery a bonus, but not mandatory
• Basic understanding of photography
• Computer Skills - Point of sale (POS), email, browser, spreadsheet, etc. a must
• Self-motivated and willing to learn
• Hands-on experience with POS transactions
• Familiarity with inventory procedures
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills
• A friendly and energetic personality with customer service focus
• Must be able to perform under pressure and address customer concerns in a timely manner
• Ability to complete tasks without much oversight
• Social media skills and interest a plus

Position details:

• Availability to work flexible shifts
• Part-time - 1 to 2 days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• High school degree; BS degree in Marketing or related field would be a plus

For more information, contact us via email or call 802-457-7327