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Retail Sales Associate, Management Track (Full-Time) with a fast track to a retail management role for the right person We are seeking a highly self-directed, efficient individual who thrives working both independently and as part of a team. The ideal candidate is exceptionally warm and professional, with outstanding organizational skills and a strong sense of initiative, accountability, and follow-through. This is a hands-on, multi-disciplinary role that combines retail, operations, inventory management, and customer experience. It is not a passive retail position focused primarily on checkout or customer greeting, and it is not suited for individuals seeking a low-intensity or narrowly defined job. Acorn provides a fun, creative, and rewarding work environment, while also requiring discipline, focus, and consistent execution. Success in this role depends on someone who has a strong sense of urgency, enjoys detail-oriented work, takes pride in precision, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should expect a high volume of task-switching across physical, digital, and customer-facing work on a daily basis, and must be able to learn and retain a large amount of product and procedural information quickly. We value individuals who are strategic, resourceful, and able to anticipate needs before they arise. The right person will find satisfaction in creating order, managing systems, and ensuring that work is completed to a consistently high standard. For a candidate who demonstrates these qualities, we anticipate a move into a management role within six months. Please note, a one-day paid trial period will be part of the assessment process.

Core Requirements Experience:

Minimum 2 years in retail management or sales within a high-end or comparable environment. Professional references required.

Availability:

Available immediately. Full-time at 32 hours per week to start, increasing to 40 hours per week, with full availability during the holiday season, including Christmas Eve.

Driving:

Valid driver's license; willing to drive and run local errands. Mileage reimbursed.

Work Conditions:

Physical and mental stamina required. Comfortable standing and moving for 8+ hour shifts, and able to lift up to 40 lbs. Wrist/hand strength, stability, and dexterity required for repetitive wrapping tasks and sustained manual work. Close visual acuity required to read small print on product labels, packing lists, and SKUs, and to inspect merchandise and images for fine detail. All physical requirements apply with or without corrective lenses or reasonable accommodation. Experience with

Children:

Experience working with children in caregiving, educational, or retail settings required.

Digital & Technical Skills:

Tech-savvy and adaptable; required: Shopify & Shopify POS, macOS, Google Workspace, Microsoft Excel. Must have a personal laptop to bring to work each shift.

Product Listings:

Manage and maintain website product listings: copywriting, image editing, data entry, categorization, and collection management. Regular audits required. Strong attention to detail essential.

Inventory Management:

Physically receiving, unpacking, and processing incoming merchandise; managing digital assets, establishing accurate pricing, restocking, and neatly storing surplus inventory in backstock.

Order Processing:

Meticulous processing of in-store and web orders with exceptional attention to detail. Outstanding gift-wrapping and penmanship required. Resolve web order inquiries with speed, tact, and discretion.

Store Maintenance:

Uphold rigorous standards of store merchandising, cleanliness, and maintenance. Daily cleaning, consistent product presentation, and upkeep of internal organizational systems.

Customer Experience:

Must be articulate and a strong communicator, delivering a warm, attentive, and elevated customer experience through clear communication, thoughtful engagement, and consistent attention to customer needs.

Brand Alignment:

Strong alignment with Acorn's vision, principles, and aesthetic sensibility. Ability to understand, embody, and effectively communicate the craftsmanship, educational philosophy, and cultural context behind our product selection.

Health & Safety:

Willingness to follow health and safety practices as needed, including mask use when appropriate and adherence to hygiene practices.

Preferred Qualifications Photo Editing:

Experience with photo editing software such as Adobe Creative Cloud or Canva; strong aptitude for learning design tools.

Educational Philosophy:

Familiarity with Waldorf and Montessori educational philosophies.

Travel:

Willingness to travel up to 3 hours for periodic work-related events. Mileage and/or travel expenses reimbursed.

Additional Skills of Interest Marketing:

Marketing professional who has experience working within the Shopify ecosystem, including its built-in marketing tools and integrations with platforms, specifically Klaviyo and Mailchimp. The ideal candidate will help us better understand our customer data, improve SEO, and increase online sales through thoughtful, practical marketing strategies and conversion improvements.

Photography:

Experience with professional lifestyle and product photography.

Bookkeeping:

Proficiency in QuickBooks, including bookkeeping functions such as invoicing, expense tracking, and reconciliation.

Small Business Operations:

Experience and/or strong acumen in implementing, coordinating, and streamlining operational systems and workflows, including payroll, insurance, and workers' compensation, as well as managing the renewal of licenses, permits, and registrations. Skilled in overseeing compliance requirements, tracking deadlines, and ensuring timely and accurate completion of all regulatory and administrative obligations. Compensation & Benefits $20 to $22 per hour, commensurate with experience, with pay increases tied to performance, expanded responsibilities, proven capability in additional skill areas, and promotion to management. Employee discount included. Earned sick time and access to Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave, in accordance with state law. Application Instructions Please apply through Indeed with your resume and cover letter. Portfolio or work samples are required for any Additional Skills of Interest you are applying with and should be included as a PDF attachment.

Pay:

$20.00 - $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 32.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Application Question(s): Experience with

Children:

Experience working with children in caregiving, educational, or retail settings required. Are you available to start immediately?

Work Conditions:

Physical and mental stamina required. Lift up to 40 lbs; comfortable standing / moving during consistently through 8+ hour shifts. Wrist/hand strength, stability, and dexterity required for repetitive wrapping tasks and sustained manual work. Close visual acuity

Experience:

Retail sales: 2 years (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to

Commute:

South Egremont, MA 01258 (Required)

Work Location:

In person