Part Time Retail Sales Associate

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Are you a foodie? Do you enjoy food and cooking? Do you appreciate fine teas, gourmet spice blends, sugars, and salts? Are you creative in the kitchen? Come work in an environment where it is all about food!

Part-time, long-term Retail Sales Associates are wanted immediately for The Spice & Tea Exchange of San Marco, a specialty retail shop that sells spices, herbs, teas, spice blends, rubs, and related products. Come work with us in a fun, creative, and supportive environment! Advancement opportunities are available.

Starting Compensation: $14-17/hour based on experience

Benefits and Perks

• Enjoyable Work Environment
• Employee Discounts
• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation

Position Purpose

Our retail sales associates play a vital role in our mission of “Creating & sharing the experience of a more flavorful life.” Every guest interaction is an opportunity to deliver an engaging and flavorful experience to our guests; many of whom are visiting us for the first time! The Spice & Tea Exchange of San Marco prides itself on operating as a flagship location for our brand and providing opportunities for retail associates to learn and grow in a culinary-centered environment.

Retail Sales Associates contribute to our daily store operations and act as our greatest brand ambassadors.

Essential

Job Duties

• Ensure each guest receives a stellar experience and is welcomed into the store and greeted with our custom step-in lines.
• Field guest questions concerning product information, price and uses for products.
• Establish rapport with guests to ensure their return and/or word of mouth advertising.
• Maintain merchandise and product inventory levels throughout the store (on shelves, counters, tables and containers).
• Help maintain store appearance by contributing toward daily routines.
• Assess store inventory levels; notify management of replenishment requirements.
• Price merchandise with labels, SKU’s, prices and locations.
• Maintain solid, accurate and current product knowledge to adequately promote product by reading applicable publications and attending required training activities.
• Comply with operating standards and procedures pertaining to the daily operation of the store.
• Contribute to the team effort and embody core values of Inclusion, Safety, Courtesy, Show and Efficiency.

Knowledge And

Job Requirements

• Proven guest focus
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Precision in counting and cash handling
• Ability to utilize simple math skills to measure ingredients, read a scale and follow recipes
• Interest in and ability to share knowledge of our many product varieties
• Ability to pivot and remain flexible in a fast-paced environment
• Detail oriented, self-motivated, team player
• Part-Time less than 30 hours per week
• Ability to work a consistent and reliable schedule: days, nights, weekends and Holidays

Physical Requirements

• Ability to operate kitchen tools and food equipment (Tea Bar)
• Physically able to assemble and prepare merchandising displays
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time (up to 100% of the time)
• Ability to lift and maneuver inventory; up to 35lbs
• Ability to tolerate spice aromas for long periods of time

Compensation: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour

We create and share the experience every day! Life is better lived with a little spice.

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…