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Apple Hill Farm Llc

Retail Sales Associate

Banner Elk, NC · On-site

$13.50 - $14.50/hr

The Fiber Arts Room is home to alpaca yarns in every color, along with high-quality knitting, crochet, and needle felting supplies. The Apple Hill Farm Outpost also features a Local Food Marketplace ...

A-B Tech

Adjunct Instructor, Sewing

Asheville, NC

$22/hr

Preferred Qualifications 1. Bachelor's Degree in Home Economics or Fiber Arts. 2. Knowledge of Bernina Sewing Machines. 3. Ability to clean and service sewing machines. Special Instructions to ...

University of Utah

Fiber Tech 2

Salt Lake City, UT

Fiber Tech 2 Job Summary Install air-blown and traditional fiber. Clean, splice, repair (break/fix ... arts and museum venues and a member of the BIG-12 Conference . Skiing and snowboarding ...

Lakeside

Rhein Art Center Staff-Intern

OH · On-site

$13 - $17/hr

The Rhein Center has a small dance studio, ceramics/pottery studio, stained/fused glass studio, and fiber arts area in addition to traditional classroom space.) The Rhein Center is open Memorial Day ...

Penny Linn

Full Time Photographer

Rowayton, CT · On-site

Familiarity with needlepoint, fiber arts, or the broader craft and home goods world * Experience with Shopify product workflows * Light styling and prop sourcing skills * Social-native instincts ...

NCSU

C:LAB Makerspace Technician

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$32K - $33K/yr

Our studios support the disciplines of woodworking, pottery, photography, fiber arts, lapidary, glass, jewelry, mixed media, and more. The C:LAB Studio Technician reports to and is accountable to the ...

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Retail Sales Associate

Apple Hill Farm Llc

Banner Elk, NC • On-site

$13.50 - $14.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Company Overview

The Apple Hill Farm Outpost is an extension of the working alpaca farm, Apple Hill Farm. The Outpost is located in Downtown Banner Elk.  We are expanding our business and needing both full time and part time help.

The Outpost carries a wide range of alpaca fiber products— socks, scarves, hats, gloves, shawls, and vests. The Fiber Arts Room is home to alpaca yarns in every color, along with high-quality knitting, crochet, and needle felting supplies.
The Apple Hill Farm Outpost also features a Local Food Marketplace, highlighting local agriculture, featuring products from Ashe County Cheese, Trosley Farm, Old Beech Mountain Farms, Old Turnpike Farm, Shipley Farms Beef, among others. We feature a variety of ready-to-eat dips, heat-and-serve pies, and specialty foods made right here in North Carolina.
Whether you're a local or a visitor, the Apple Hill Farm Outpost is a place to slow down, connect with local agriculture, and bring home something special.
The Apple Hill Farm Outpost is open from 10 am to 6 pm, daily, for the summer season!
Summary

As a Sales Associate at the Apple Hill Farm Outpost, you will play a vital role in enhancing the visitor experience by providing exceptional customer service and assisting in our retail operations. You are their connection to our local farmers.
Responsibilities

  • Provide outstanding customer service to all visitors at the store.
  • Assist customers with product selection and answer any questions they may have.
  • Operate the cash register and handle cash transactions accurately.
  • Maintain a clean and organized store environment to enhance the shopping experience.
  • Support farm tours by engaging with visitors and sharing information about our animals and operations.
  • Manage inventory levels, tag incoming inventory, restock shelves, and more to ensure product availability.
  • Collaborate with team members to create a welcoming atmosphere for all guests.
Requirements

  • Proven experience in retail sales or customer service roles.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Basic math skills for handling transactions and inventory management.
  • Ability to operate POS systems and cash registers efficiently.
  • A passion for agriculture and tourism is a plus.