Original Store; Valle Crucis, NC: Full-Time Sales Associate

Mast General Store is a values-driven organization that fosters an environment where employees are encouraged and supported to do their personal best. The company strives to be a part of the greater community by getting involved and giving back. Mast General Store actively supports many causes relating to human needs, arts, education, conservation and preservation. Carrying on the traditions of a general store includes helping our neighbors!

The Mast General Store Original in Valle Crucis, NC is now hiring full-time Sales Associates for the Mercantile department. Weekend availability required.

Some of the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a Sales Associate include but are not limited to the following:

Guest Services

• Greets the guest when entering the store and/or the department.
• Determines the guest’s needs and provides appropriate solutions, such as offering a basket, offering to hold merchandise at the register, opening a dressing room, offering to transfer from another store location, etc. Establishes a rapport with the guest.
• Emphasizes the selling points (features/benefits) of merchandise and suggests other options if appropriate.
• Reaffirms the guest’s selection.
• Suggests related merchandise for the guest’s consideration.
• Gives directions to other Mast Stores and is able to provide information on local restaurants, accommodations and attractions.
• Thanks the guest for visiting with us.

Tasks of the Job

• Arrives to work on time, as scheduled, and begins work immediately upon clocking in.
• Assists in unloading the delivery truck as assigned.
• Familiarizes him- or herself with weekly ads and promotions.
• Practices loss prevention techniques, staying out of the register pit unless conducting a transaction, and properly moving about the sales floor.
• Performs expected tasks while being fully aware of all activity in the department.
• Demonstrates initiative and looks for other/additional projects.
• Looks for ways to improve the guests’ experience.

Part-time employee benefits package includes PTO at 6 months, employee discounts, bonus and incentive programs and 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Pay depends on experience.

Mast General Store®, Inc is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Applicants must be outgoing, energetic and have good communication skills with the ability to initiate conversations with our guests. Previous retail experience preferred. Open availability on Saturday and Sunday required and at least two week days of availability required.