Retail Sales Associate

Job Description

Job Description

About Us At Georgetown Olive Oil Co., we believe food is at the heart of a healthy, joyful life. Our team shares a genuine passion for quality ingredients, wholesome living, and creating meaningful experiences for every customer who walks through our doors.

Who We're Looking For You're the kind of person who lights up talking about food. You care about what goes into your body, you love connecting with people, and you bring warmth and energy to everything you do. If you're passionate about health, curious about products, and committed to making customers feel welcome — we'd love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers, creating a welcoming experience from the moment they arrive
• Share your knowledge of our products and educate customers on healthy eating
• Guide customers to the right products and make thoughtful suggestions
• Identify opportunities to cross-sell complementary items
• Stay current on our full product offering and any new arrivals
• Process point-of-sale transactions accurately and efficiently

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college coursework in nutrition, hospitality, business, or a related field is a plus
• 1–2 years of previous retail, specialty food, or customer-facing experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to learn and articulate detailed product knowledge, including ingredients, sourcing, and health benefits
• Strong verbal communication and active listening skills, with the ability to engage diverse customers confidently
• Basic math proficiency for handling transactions, making change, and processing returns accurately
• Proficiency in point-of-sale (POS) systems; ability to quickly learn new retail software
• Good organizational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage follow-up tasks
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 30 lbs, and perform light stocking or merchandising duties
• Strong self-initiative with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team with minimal supervision
• Professional appearance and demeanor consistent with a premium specialty food brand
• Food handler's certification is a plus (or willingness to obtain upon hire)

Availability & Transportation This is a part-time position requiring a minimum availability of 25 hours per week, including regular weekend shifts. Candidates must be able to accommodate the flexible scheduling needs of the business, including evenings, holidays, and peak retail periods. Consistent availability and reliability are essential to this role. Reliable personal transportation is required, as public transit may not align with all scheduled shift times.

Georgetown Olive Oil Co. encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We thank everyone for their interest — only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We raise our bar high at Georgetown Olive Oil Co. and never lower it. We seek for those who can bring a wealth of life experiences and inspired ideas to our company. Our employees will always be challenged to do their best. We will provide you with comprehensive training and always encourage your external pursuits.
We serve our team members with care and respect, our customers with memorable experiences and our community through our outreach program.
Our focus is to always deliver superior products from around the world to our customers and to offer them with exceptional customer service skills. We create an outstanding customer experience around the enjoyment of tasting our products.

Company Description

We raise our bar high at Georgetown Olive Oil Co. and never lower it. We seek for those who can bring a wealth of life experiences and inspired ideas to our company. Our employees will always be challenged to do their best. We will provide you with comprehensive training and always encourage your external pursuits.\r\nWe serve our team members with care and respect, our customers with memorable experiences and our community through our outreach program.\r\nOur focus is to always deliver superior products from around the world to our customers and to offer them with exceptional customer service skills. We create an outstanding customer experience around the enjoyment of tasting our products.