Seasonal Sales Associate
About The Position
The Sales Associate is an entry-level, seasonal retail role focused on creating a welcoming and engaging Guest experience at The Spice & Tea Exchange. The associate helps Guests explore the store’s spices, teas, blends, salts, sugars, and related products by learning product information, answering questions, and making recommendations. The role also includes processing transactions, replenishing and merchandising products, maintaining a clean and inviting store, and assisting with basic blending and packaging as needed. This franchise is independently owned and operated. Applications go directly to the franchisee, whose management makes all hiring decisions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Friendly, approachable disposition and comfort engaging with Guests in a retail environment.
- Willingness and ability to learn product information and share it with Guests.
- Strong communication and listening skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while balancing Guest needs and assigned store tasks.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Reliable transportation to meet scheduled shifts.
Nice To Haves
- Previous customer service, retail, hospitality, restaurant, or other customer-facing experience.
- Interest in cooking, food, tea, flavor, or culinary products.
- Comfort using basic technology and point-of-sale systems.
- Ability to use basic math for transactions, measuring ingredients, reading scales, and following recipes.
- Adaptability and willingness to shift priorities based on Guest and store needs.
Responsibilities
- Welcome and engage Guests to create a friendly in-store experience.
- Learn product information and help Guests with questions, product uses, and recommendations.
- Listen to Guest needs and suggest suitable products and complementary items.
- Accurately process purchases and other approved transactions using the point-of-sale system.
- Replenish shelves, tables, displays, and product containers to maintain stock levels on the selling floor.
- Maintain product placement, pricing, labeling, and merchandising, and refresh displays as needed.
- Keep the Guest environment clean, safe, organized, and inviting through routine cleaning and daily store upkeep.
- Follow store procedures and complete required product and operational training.
- Assist with basic blending, packaging, stocking, and other store responsibilities as needed.
- Perform other store-related duties as assigned by the Owner, Manager, or Supervisor on duty.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
