Career Opportunities at Vaillancourt Folk Art in Sutton, MA

Retail Sales Associate

Full-Time — Sutton, MA

We are looking for an honest, disciplined, and personable candidate to join our retail team. The ideal candidate must be optimistic, friendly, outgoing, and possess a natural ability to connect, communicate, and develop meaningful relationships with collectors. You should be quick to learn and able to provide helpful advice and knowledge about products, brands, and processes. Additionally, you must be able to assist in operational tasks such as actively maintaining the selling floor and stockroom. This role will work onsite and report to the Retail Manager.

The ideal candidate must have retail experience, a firm understanding of computers and numbers, a flexible schedule with the ability to work weekends during special events, and the capacity to work long hours on their feet, lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds. Excellent organizational and follow-up skills, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills, are required. The candidate must possess fashion sensibility and an interest in decorating and merchandising.

Enhance the collector experience

• Greets and welcomes collectors throughout all areas of the retail gallery and phone
• Makes every collector interaction a personal, meaningful, and seamless experience
• Educates self and collector on products, events, company’s history, and process
• Leverage digital tools as an important enabler to deepen and build relationships (including digital selling and social media presence)

Contribute and enhance the team’s success

• Partner with other employees from all departments to provide the best collector experience
• Actively creates a positive work environment through teamwork and collaboration
• Maintains positive working relationships throughout the company
• Enjoys the camaraderie of being part of the “Vaillancourt family”
• Must believe in Santa