Employment

 

The Cheshire Horse is a leading source for horse, pet, and farm supplies in the Northeast. Established in 1997, The Cheshire Horse is a family owned and operated business located in Swanzey, NH, with a partner store in Saratoga Springs, NY. The Cheshire Horse retail stores and CheshireHorse.com offer a one-stop shopping destination for animal owners.

We offer a great benefits package for full-time employees including health and dental insurance, paid holidays and vacations, a 401(k) plan, and a generous employee discount.

We are always accepting resumes for sales and customer service positions at jobs@cheshirehorse.com. No phone calls please. Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

 

Current Openings

 

Part-Time eCommerce Assistant - Remote

We're looking for a part-time eCommerce Associate with a passion for horses to join our team that is responsible for overseeing the product flow for our various brands and categories. The eCommerce Assistant will work off of prioritized task lists to ensure merchandise is properly represented across all digital platforms. This remote position will play an integral role in our growing eCommerce business.

Duties will include (but not be limited to):

• Set up, maintain, and optimize product descriptions, fields, attributes, and images on our eCommerce website
• Ensure that online content adheres to SEO best practices
• Basic editing of product images in Photoshop
• Ownership of weekly eCommerce reports including new item setup information, closeout items, and SKU changes
• Build and optimize landing pages for marketing promotions
• Collaborate with the eCommerce team to perform testing, provide validation, and monitor resolutions
• Engage in continual monitoring of the website for issues such as bugs, broken images, load speed, outdated information (products, and price errors, etc.), and functioning of offer codes

Desired skills and experience:

• 1-2 years experience in eCommerce (Salesforce experience is preferred)
• An equestrian background required
• Demonstrated sharp attention to detail
• Highly motivated self-starter with good time management skills
• A customer-first mentality
• Home work space and computer
• Basic knowledge of SEO best practices
• Basic proficiency in Adobe Photoshop
• Basic understanding of HTML

This work from home position has the potential to move to full-time in the future. Please email a resume to jobs@cheshirehorse.com to apply.

 

Part-Time Equine Retail Sales Associate - Swanzey, NH

 

Duties will include (but not be limited to):

• Provide personalized customer service in the store and over the phone
• If necessary, partner with management to ensure customers’ needs are met
• Inform customers of current promotions
• Courteously handle accurate sales, refund, and exchange transactions
• Develop and/or maintain store displays and merchandising

Desired skills and experience:

• 1+ year(s) equine experience
• 1+ year(s) sales experience in a retail environment
• Enthusiasm for horses, pets, and/or farm animals
• Friendly, with excellent communication skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Ability to troubleshoot
• Ability to work at least one weekend day

Please email a resume to jobs@cheshirehorse.com to apply.

 

Part-Time Retail Warehouse Associate - Swanzey, NH

 

Duties will include (but not be limited to):

• Accurately load customer orders into their vehicles in our drive-through warehouse
• Record amounts of products received or distributed
• Maintain warehouse organization and cleanliness
• Assist with receiving and placement of merchandise on the sales floor
• 15-20 hours per week, with a required weekend day
• This position has the potential to transition into full-time

Desired skills and experience:

• Friendly, with good communication skills
• Close attention to detail
• Horse, pet, and/or farm product knowledge
• Must be able to routinely lift 50 lb
• Valid driver’s license required
• Forklift certification a plus

Please apply in person at 8 Whittemore Farm Road in Swanzey.