Sales Associate (Part-time Seasonal) @ Knoxville Zoo

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Does the wonder of the animal world connect to your interests, and do you want to work for an amazing company that delivers exceptional retail experiences and puts its Team, Partners, Guests & Planet first?

We are passionate about adding value to the ultimate experience our guests enjoy while shopping at the most renowned experiential destinations across the United States.

YOUR FUTURE BEGINS AT THIS PREMIER DESTINATION

We believe The Experience matters. Imagine yourself helping our guests create memorable experiences…Now imagine yourself in a fun and rewarding Sales Associate role at our Zoo Knoxville Gift Shop!

Start your adventure! Be a part of this fascinating “must-see” cultural destination located in Knoxville – where visitors marvel at the wildly fun experiences and explore all that this zoo has to offer.

THE POSITION

Our friendly and enthusiastic team inspires fun and surprise as they interact with guests to deliver the ultimate shopping experience.

As SALES ASSOCIATE (Part-time Seasonal) , you will:

• Provide exceptional guest service as you assist in day-to-day store operations
• Ensure that guests have the best shopping experience ever
• Engage with guests and create an entertaining, fun, exciting and memorable experience

Qualifications:

• Must be able to work irregular schedules on weekdays, weekends, early evenings, and holidays to support the needs of the business
• Naturally enjoy interacting with people of all ages
• Able to proactively intercept, engage, and demonstrate product to customers and able to effectively communicate product features
• Must be welcoming, positive, engaging, and friendly towards our customers, team members, and venue staff
• Previous retail, cash-handling, merchandising skills, and customer service experience is a plus

Physical Demands – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the Sales Associate is frequently required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The Sales Associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

BRING YOUR PASSION AND TALENT TO OUR TEAM!

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