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Retail

You'll be the friendly face of our Richmond honey shop, giving every customer a warm, high-quality experience while you represent the Edgewood Apiaries Brand.

Assistant Retail Manager, RIC

Where
Edgewood honey shop, 9200 Stony Point Parkway, Ste 158A, Richmond, VA 23235 (in the big window of RVA Food CoLab, in front of our production line)
Schedule
Full time. Tuesday through Sunday availability, flexible as we build up and launch our new Carytown store.
What you'll do

You'll run the shop day to day, help customers find the right honey and products, keep displays full and beautiful, and keep sales and inventory records accurate. The shop is currently open Tuesday-Thursday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, or by appointment.

  • Opens and closes the shop, making sure it's clean, stocked, and ready for customers.
  • Provides premium customer service, including friendly honey tasting conversations and sharing what makes each product special.
  • Completes sales accurately on our Square point of sale system and balances the cash drawer at the end of each day.
  • Merchandises and restocks displays so the shop looks full, appealing, and easy to shop.
  • Handles appointment visits and pickups, along with local online-order pickups.
  • Completes inventory counts and sends reorder flags to production before items run out.
  • Keeps the shop and window display clean, organized, and ready for customers at all times.
  • Shares customer feedback, popular items, and product requests with Amanda and the team.
  • Performs other duties as requested by the Owner or Retail Manager when necessary.
What we're looking for

Skills and abilities

  • Passion for local farming, beekeeping, handcrafted products and/or the agriculture/specialty food industry.
  • Ability to present professionally and positively in a retail and sales role. You are a part of the Edgewood Apiaries Brand.
  • Ability to operate safely in the workplace.
  • Attention to detail, ability to manage a cash drawer and work a point of sale system (Square).
  • An eye for neat, attractive displays and merchandising.
  • Enthusiasm, good attitude, trustworthiness, personal integrity and honesty.
  • Ability to work autonomously and distinguish when to delegate or ask for input/help.
  • Mindfulness of asset security, store front displays, and employee/customer relations.

Qualifications

  • Experience in retail, customer service, sales, and/or specialty food positions.
  • Accurate and quick mental math
  • Highly developed communication skills
  • Ability to successfully pass a background check and other pre-employment screening.
Hours and pay
  • Pay Range: $18-22.50/hr depending upon experience
  • Reports to: Retail Manager
  • Availability for shop hours and scheduled appointments. Our new Carytown store is planned to be open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-6pm. Holiday hours may vary.
  • Reliability is key: no call outs day-of and timeliness is a MUST. Days off planned in advance.
Physical requirements
  • Able to bend, kneel, lift, carry, push and pull (for example 30-50lbs) safely and independently.
  • Able to stand and maintain attention for the shift.
  • Able to restock shelves and move cases of product safely.
How we measure success
  • Positive customer feedback about customer experiences.
  • Low/no percentage of discrepancy between recorded sales and the cash drawer.
  • Maintaining and/or increasing shop sales.
  • Displays full and inventory counts accurate, with reorder flags sent on time.
  • Reliable availability
    • No same-day call-outs
    • On-time opening of the shop
    • Days off set up in advance
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Edgewood Apiaries & Farm is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of every background and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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