What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Sales Associate Tysons Corner position at Venchi?
Retail Sales Associate in Venchi Stores
About Us
Founded in 1878 by Silviano Venchi, Venchi has become a global leader in chocolate and gelato, blending Italian tradition with a commitment to craftsmanship and well-being. With over 145 years of history, Venchi offers more than 350 chocolate recipes and 90 gelato flavors, adhering to the highest quality standards while embracing the principles of the Mediterranean diet. The company focuses on enhancing the quality of life, social connections, and environmental respect through its products. Supported by over 1,600 employees, Venchi operates more than 180 stores in over 70 countries, with headquarters in Milan, a factory in Cuneo, and 4 regional offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, New York, and Beijing. Join us at Venchi and be part of a story that celebrates moments of cheerfulness with indulgent products crafted for your well-being.
Our Mission
We are looking for highly motivated and experienced Sales Associates to join our team based in Tysons Corner!
Our retail channel is very dynamic and growing quickly, and is central to the development of our company, with direct stores in Italy, the UK, and the US, and planned openings nationwide. It's a great opportunity for an ambitious talent who wants to make a difference in the retail world.
Our Values
As a Retail Sales Associate, your role will be to create a unique Italian welcoming environment full of warmth and friendliness to our customers visiting our boutiques. We pride ourselves on sourcing only the best ingredients, producing authentic recipes, and presenting a premium product offering to our customers. It's therefore paramount that we deliver this with a premium service experience that’s both high quality and genuine, enabling us to create loyal customers who will want to return time and time again.
As a Retail Sales Associate, you will be working on your feet in a fast-paced environment that will require you to slide between duties from selling, refilling store needs, assisting with visual merchandising, processing register transactions, etc.
A key expectation of our team members is to continuously provide excellent customer experiences that will bring joy to their day!
In Summary…
At Venchi, we recognize the hard work and commitment that is required to succeed in your role, which is why we pride ourselves on offering the following competitive benefits to all our employees:
About Us
Founded in 1878 by Silviano Venchi, Venchi has become a global leader in chocolate and gelato, blending Italian tradition with a commitment to craftsmanship and well-being. With over 145 years of history, Venchi offers more than 350 chocolate recipes and 90 gelato flavors, adhering to the highest quality standards while embracing the principles of the Mediterranean diet. The company focuses on enhancing the quality of life, social connections, and environmental respect through its products. Supported by over 1,600 employees, Venchi operates more than 180 stores in over 70 countries, with headquarters in Milan, a factory in Cuneo, and 4 regional offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, New York, and Beijing. Join us at Venchi and be part of a story that celebrates moments of cheerfulness with indulgent products crafted for your well-being.
Our Mission
We are looking for highly motivated and experienced Sales Associates to join our team based in Tysons Corner!
Our retail channel is very dynamic and growing quickly, and is central to the development of our company, with direct stores in Italy, the UK, and the US, and planned openings nationwide. It's a great opportunity for an ambitious talent who wants to make a difference in the retail world.
Our Values
- Taste – We excel in what we do and we like it!
- Truth – We are authentic!
- Ingenuity – We innovate.
- Togetherness – We work together!
As a Retail Sales Associate, your role will be to create a unique Italian welcoming environment full of warmth and friendliness to our customers visiting our boutiques. We pride ourselves on sourcing only the best ingredients, producing authentic recipes, and presenting a premium product offering to our customers. It's therefore paramount that we deliver this with a premium service experience that’s both high quality and genuine, enabling us to create loyal customers who will want to return time and time again.
As a Retail Sales Associate, you will be working on your feet in a fast-paced environment that will require you to slide between duties from selling, refilling store needs, assisting with visual merchandising, processing register transactions, etc.
A key expectation of our team members is to continuously provide excellent customer experiences that will bring joy to their day!
In Summary…
- As the Retail Sales Associate, you must be welcoming to customers and confident to engage with people.
- Able to serve gelato and coffee, while selling our high-quality chocolates.
- Be flexible according to the operational needs and be able to take on duties to support your team.
- High standards of appearance, presentation, cleanliness, and work quality.
- Confident in working a cash register.
- Experience in visual merchandising and a critical eye for how things are displayed.
- Ability to learn our recipes and take in knowledge of the ingredients and allergens.
- Work effectively and efficiently with and without direction.
- Demonstrate a ‘growth mindset’, always being proactive.
- Adaptable mindset.
- Friendly, energetic, and enjoys working in a collaborative environment.
- Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
- Working evenings and weekends is a must; that’s when we are at our busiest!
- Ability to multitask and think on your feet.
At Venchi, we recognize the hard work and commitment that is required to succeed in your role, which is why we pride ourselves on offering the following competitive benefits to all our employees:
- 401k matching (up to 4%)
- Generous tips acquired weekly and shared evenly amongst the team.
- Monthly sales incentive.
- Flexible shift patterns: morning, evening, and weekends are needed.
- Venchi employee discounts in-store and online.
- Free & fresh gelato & espresso during your shift.