Bethesda, Maryland
Front Counter / Customer Service Position in Unique Integrat... Job Opening in Bethesda, Maryland - Are you tired of the same old retail? Are you interested in working in a store that cares about people's health and offers an array of alternatives to promote healthy living?
We're Village Green Apothecary and we think that America's healthcare system is broken. We want to help fix it with our unique approach to health -- the best of traditional pharmaceuticals, alternative remedies, and state-of-the-art knowledge. We actively bring individualized healthcare to our customers, creating healthier lifestyles and promoting preventative options. We've been around for 50 years and our reputation is excellent.
We are looking for a bright, friendly, energetic person with a great sense of customer service to work at the front counter for our busy integrative pharmacy's sales floor - including taking orders and answering questions about products. The job includes ringing up customers' purchases in-store, preparing orders for shipment, working in our Call Center, and other retail-related tasks. Prior retail experience is desirable.
To fit this job, you should be a true "people person," someone with a genuine love of people, who is also flexible, enthusiastic, reliable, and able to handle hectic moments with patience and good cheer. In return, you'll get friendly co-workers, generous employee discounts, and a great learning environment.
Our employees are:
1. Passionate about what we do in regard to making the healthcare system better, educating customers on healthy living, and personalizing healthcare solutions.
2. People who are givers that want to be in a team environment and help others.
3. Learners that want to learn, not only about themselves but also about nutrition and healthy living.
4. Full of energy with smiles, laughs, and a genuine interest in engaging others.
5. Familiar with our vision and support endeavors that will help Village Green get there.
Here's what you need to have:
- Customer service in your DNA -- you love helping and supporting people
- Passion for nutrition and healthy living -- you don't need to have a ton of knowledge in this area, you just need to have the passion to learn it... and if you have some knowledge, all the better!
- Strong verbal communication skills, with a strong command of English
- Great telephone skills, experience communicating with customers on the phone
- Ability to multi-task
- Team player experience, with a positive, can-do attitude
- Solid computer and database entry skills
- Retail experience helpful.
About us: Village Green Apothecary has been giving customers individualized nutrition, pharmacy, and healthy living products and resources for over 50 years. We are committed to providing expert guidance, knowledge, and a custom-tailored mix of nutritional and pharmaceutical products needed to achieve and maintain optimal health -- at every stage of life. With 50 staff members (including pharmacists, naturopathic doctor, nutritionists, and clinical herbalists), we offer private wellness consultations, personalized health plans using The Essentials of Healthy Living (EHL), and individualized custom compounding. In addition, our pharmacists review and address drug/nutrient interactions and depletions to ensure our customers' health and well-being. We carry an extensive selection of over 10,000 nutritional supplements, including practitioner lines and our exclusive Pathway nutritional products. We also have homeopathic remedies, natural beauty care products, and books, in addition to everyday over-the-counter pharmacy items.
If you are interested in this opportunity, SEND A COVER LETTER with your resume, and in your cover letter, please answer the following questions, in order to be considered:
1. Why do you feel you are a fit with us?
2. Why are you interested in nutrition?
Please - only qualified applicants need apply. Thank you!
Job Type: Full-time
Required experience:
Retail: 1 year
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