The Spice & Tea Exchange/Retail Sales Associate

Spice & Tea Exchange Job OpportunityCalling all foodies & tea lovers looking for some fun (and tasty) work in a fast-paced environment! We are seeking full-time and part-time candidates for morning, afternoon, evening, and weekends. Ideal candidates are personable, persuasive, and enthusiastic. This is not a seasonal position but longer term and weekend availability is a must.About us: The Spice & Tea Exchange is a specialty retail shop offering a wonderland of Spices, Herbs, Loose Leaf Teas, Spice Blends, Salts, Sugars, Peppers and related products. Not to mentioned a Tea Bar for cups of tea to go! We are energetic multitaskers who are committed to creating an AMAZING guest experience by listening to our guests needs to ensure they don't leave empty handed AND work together to maintain product production and store appearance.What's in it for you? - As a valued member of our team, you can expect several benefits from us:Competitive payEmployee discounts, rewards and incentive bonuses.A dynamic and fun work place where you will build positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues and customers!Opportunities to develop, learn, try, test and share your experience with others as you experiment with our amazing products!Opportunities for career growth and experienceResponsibilitiesA The Spice & Tea Exchange® Employee is expected to:Ensure each guest receives stellar customer service and is welcomed into the store and greeted with our trademarked opening linesUtilize trademarked follow up lines with guestsMaintain inventory levels throughout the store, e.g. on shelves, counters, and tables, in containers with merchandise and product while assessing store inventory levels; notify management of low inventory levelsPrice merchandise with labels, SKU's, prices, and locationsBlends and package products as necessary and where applicableObtains merchandise requested by the customer, field customer questions concerning location, product information, price and uses for products while establishing rapport with customers to ensure their return and/or word of mouth advertisingMaintain solid, accurate, and current product knowledge to adequately promote the product by reading applicable publications and attending necessary training activitiesComplies with operating standards and procedures pertaining to the daily operation of the storeAssess and notify management of low product inventory levelsHelps maintain store appearance by contributing towards daily choresPreferred skillsProven customer focus with stellar customer serviceExcellent verbal and written communicationAbility to utilize simple math skills in measuring ingredients, reading a scale, and following recipes