Lolli and Pops Sales Associate

ampersandbrands; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sweet discount on treats

Fast-paced work environment

Culture of optimism

Job summary

Ampersand Brands, home to Hammonds Candies and Lolli & Pops, is hiring a Candy Store Sales Associate in South Portland, ME. You will greet guests, share candy knowledge, process transactions, and keep the store tidy.

This role offers an upbeat culture, a fast-paced environment, and a sweet employee discount. You should enjoy helping guests, be reliable, and able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Be YOU and spread joy with our team and guests
• Delight our guests with generous samples
• Share candy knowledge with each guest
• Provide meticulous checkout with every transaction
• Maintain highest levels of cleanliness and organization

Job description

About Us

Ampersand Brands is a growing portfolio of beloved confectionery brands, including Hammonds Candies, the iconic hand-crafted candy maker, and Lolli & Pops, a premium retail and gifting brand with a national presence. The company is backed by strong growth ambitions, combining innovation, brand storytelling, and operational excellence to expand its reach and solidify its position as a leading player in the U.S. confections industry.

Candy Store Sales Associate

Joining our team will be the sweetest decision you will ever make!

At Lolli & Pops, we believe that candy is so much more than just candy. It has the power to say thank you, I love you, I celebrate you. And at its heart, candy Spreads Joy with Bits of Optimism.

We offer an optimistic culture, a fast-paced work environment, and of course a sweet discount on sweet treats. We consider ourselves a Company of Firsts and are proud to be a first-job employer.

Here are some of the things that you will do each day:

• Be YOU and spread joy with our team and guests
• Delight our guests with generous gestures of yummy samples
• Share your candy knowledge with each guest, helping them learn about our special items
• Provide meticulous quality with each transaction at the cash register
• Offer eye-popping choices of sweet treats by ensuring the highest levels of cleanliness and organization
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

Our Company values are important to us! We are:

Guest-icated our guests are at the heart of everything we do

Collaborative we are a joyful mix of unique individuals working together

Agile we are flexible and open to change in order to be the best we can be

Authentic we honor what's real and authentic and give feedback from the heart

Betterment we have a never-ending drive to continuously improve

We cannot wait to meet you!

We are an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals. We will consider all people - minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities no matter their sexual orientation or gender identity. We will consider giving opportunities to qualified individuals with criminal histories when it aligns with federal, state and local statutes.