Sales Associate

Retail Sales Associates

Are you a foodie? Do you appreciate fine teas, gourmet spice blends, sugars and salts? Come work in an environment where it is all about culinary inspiration and customer service! We are looking for part time, long-term Retail Sales Associates for The Spice & Tea Exchange, a specialty retail shop that sells spices, herbs, teas, spice blends, custom-blended rubs and related accessories. Come work with us in a fun, creative and supportive environment! Advancement opportunities are available.

At The Spice & Tea Exchange Employees are expected to:

• Ensure each guest receives stellar customer service and is welcomed into the store and greeted with our trademarked opening lines
• Utilize trademarked follow up lines with guests
• Maintain 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 levels
• Price merchandise with labels, SKU's, prices and locations
• Blend and package products as necessary and where applicable
• Obtains merchandise requested by 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 advertising
• Maintain solid, accurate and current product knowledge to adequately promote the product by reading applicable publications and attending necessary training activities
• Complies with operating standards and procedures pertaining to the daily operation of the store
• Assess and notify management of low product inventory levels
• Helps maintain store appearance by contributing towards daily chores
• Reliable, flexible with scheduling and willing to work weekends and evenings
• No experience necessary, will train

Preferred Skills:

• Proven customer focus with excellent customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to utilize simple math skills in measuring ingredients, reading a scale and following recipes

Compensation: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

The Spice & Tea Exchange was founded in 2008, by a group of talented individuals with a passion for life and food. What started as a small shop St. Augustine, Florida, has quickly grown into a nation-wide franchise powered by flavor, passionate franchise owners, and a desire to bring flavorful ingredients to your kitchen. Our franchise owners are the #1 REASON for what we do, and our team is a close-knit family you'd enjoy sitting with around the dinner table.

Creating & sharing the experience of a more flavorful life, is the mission and cornerstone of our business, in which we strive to provide guests with quality products and flavorful memories. We offer a high-quality, diverse assortment of products in a sensory shopping experience. One step into our shops will kick your senses into high-gear as you open the jars and smell, explore recipes, and speak with our knowledgeable staff about your culinary interests.

At The Spice & Tea Exchange we are committed to our mission. If you have a desire to inspire coworkers and customers, we may have a place for you at the table!