Job description
True Treats Candy, the nation's only historic candy company, is looking for a sales associate at our Harpers Ferry location. This position is for someone interested in growing and remaining with the company, enjoys challenges, is energetic and positive, and has excellent communications skills. You will receive ongoing training, the opportunity to participate in tastings, decisions about the layout of the shop, and other business matters. You will be compensated on an hourly pay schedule that may lead to salary, yearly bonuses, and bonuses for reaching company goals.
True Treats provides parking passes and alternate parking spaces for easy access to the store.
True Treats welcomes all candidates, regardless of lifestyle, heritage, age, nation of origin or political leanings. We provide mother/father's hours, as needed. You are welcome to determine directions that you want to pursue and that benefits the business.
True Treats was founded by bestselling author and candy historian Susan Benjamin. Our shop specializes in candy, tea, toys, and treats from early history through the 1970s. Our customers are happy to come to our store and we delight in welcoming them, telling them about our products, and being part of the True Treats family.
True Treats has a national reach. Visitors from all over the world come to our shop and we are regularly on media outlets, including TV/Radio/Social Media, such as the TV show Jeopardy!
True Treats is a highly collaborative organization. As part of our team, you will provide input into the business, work closely with others, and sample and recommend products. You must have experience working with the public. In addition, you should have a:
- Enthusiastic, positive attitude.
- Desire to engage our customers and share your insights and recommendations.
- Neat, professional appearance. Shopkeepers dress in business casual attire.
- Goal-driven and dependable work style.
- Well-spoken and respectful manner with customers, coworkers, and vendors.
Responsibilities include:
- Interacting and engaging with customers from local residents to tourists from around the world.
- Keeping workspace clean and organized and ensuring our display areas are full and pleasant to look at.
- Cashier duties - working with a POS system, handling customer transactions, occasional bank runs.
- Follow company instructions/processes outlined by management. Report any questions, problems or ideas to management.
You will also have the opportunity to grow professionally in areas where you excel and which benefits True Treats.
Job Types: Full-time
Starting: 15.00 an hour with salary potential
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Weekly day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
True Treats follows all WV Health Department protocols.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Harpers Ferry, WV 25425: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Please list 2-3 dates and time ranges that you could do an interview.
- Do you have experience working in small businesses?
Experience:
- Retail sales: 2 years (Required)
- College education helpful but not required
- Recommendations preferred.
- Employed at one company for at least 2-3 years
- Small business experience
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Shift:
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Do you have 2+ years in a one position?
- Have you remained in a single job position for two or more years?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Retail service: 2 years (Required)
- customer service: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person