Retail Sales Associate & Business Intern
Internship Details
Title of Internship: Retail Sales Associate & Business Intern Internship Description:Handshake Job #9778150
Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Interact with customers, one on one, to help them find exactly what they need for their next adventure.
- Understand and support all business operations, such as vendor relationships & orders, inventory management, merchandising and customer communication.
- Participate in product, operations, merchandising, and selling techniques training – learn every aspect of the business.
- Help manage inventory levels.
- Collaborate with team members to create the store’s visual assets-on the sales floor and in the windows.
- Assist with maintaining & updating store displays, windows, and merchandised areas.
- Support customer marketing communication.
- Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions to contribute to the store and company.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Sales, Outdoor Leadership, Communications, Fashion Design, or a related field.
- Strong communicating skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and be creative.
- Basic knowledge of retail and/or a relatable customer service field.
- Familiarity with: Microsoft Suite, Retail Point of Sale, Facebook/Instagram, Google docs and Outlook email.
- This is a physically demanding job, and you must be able to lift 30lbs, stand for long periods, stoop, reach, climb ladders, stairs, etc.
What You’ll Gain:
- Hands-on experience in retail business operations.
- Opportunity to build a professional resume/portfolio.
- Exposure to the outdoor retail industry working with brands such as Patagonia, Osprey, and Altra.
- Networking opportunities in the outdoor retail industry
Walkabout Outfitter
We are a small, family-owned business and are seeking a Retail Sales Associate & Business Intern to gain hands-on experience in operating a small retail business, working with customers one on one, merchandising, inventory management & vendor relationships. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to experience the outdoor retail industry while working in a fast-paced environment.
iQuasar LLC, as the staffing agency for the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP) internship program, will handle the scheduling of interviews and onboarding processes. As part of this process, interns will be placed on iQuasar LLC’s payroll.
Disclaimer: Your application packet is important to us. Any information you share while applying for this Internship position stays confidential.
An Equal Opportunity Employer:
iQuasar LLC. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital/parental/veteran status, disability, genetic information, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, military service, other non-merit factors, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
E-Verify Statement:
iQuasar LLC participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired employees. We require the completion of an I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification form for all employees.
Point of Contact: Tamara Shabir