Flavor Experience Specialist — Retail Spice & Tea

The Spice & Tea Exchange®; Guilford (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Join The Spice & Tea Exchange® as a Sales Associate, where you will help create a welcoming and engaging Guest experience while sharing our unique selection of spices, teas, blends, salts, sugars, and related products. This entry-level role focuses on the selling floor—engaging Guests and learning product knowledge to support memorable shopping.

You will process transactions on the POS, keep displays stocked and inviting, and assist with blending, packaging, and other store duties.

Qualifications

• Friendly, approachable disposition and comfort engaging Guests in a retail environment.
• Willingness and ability to learn product information and share that knowledge with Guests.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while balancing Guest needs and store tasks.
• Reliable transportation to meet scheduled shifts.

Responsibilities

• Warmly welcome and engage Guests, creating a friendly and enjoyable in-store experience
• Learn about our products and confidently assist Guests with questions, product uses, and recommendations
• Listen to Guest needs and suggest products and complementary items that help create a more complete shopping experience
• Accurately process purchases and other approved transactions using the point-of-sale (POS) system
• Maintain stock levels throughout the selling floor by replenishing shelves, tables, displays, and product containers as needed
• Help maintain product placement, pricing, labeling, and merchandising, including refreshing displays to keep the store organized and shoppable
• Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting Guest environment through routine cleaning and daily store upkeep
• Follow established 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

Skills

Friendly disposition

Strong communication

Good listening skills

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join The Spice & Tea Exchange® as a Sales Associate, where you will help create a welcoming and engaging Guest experience while sharing our unique selection of spices, teas, blends, salts, sugars, and related products. This entry-level role focuses on the selling floor—engaging Guests and learning product knowledge to support memorable shopping.

You will process transactions on the POS, keep displays stocked and inviting, and assist with blending, packaging, and other store duties.