Retail Sales Associate

The Spice & Tea Exchange®; City of Frankenmuth (MI); On-site; USD 19,286 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

The Spice & Tea Exchange® in Frankenmuth is looking for a Part-Time Sales Associate. This role involves engaging with customers, sharing product knowledge about spices and teas, and creating an inviting shopping experience.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a passion for food, and the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. Compensation ranges from $14.00 to $16.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Passion for food, flavor, and making others feel welcome.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Welcome every guest with a warm smile and friendly greeting.
• Make personalized product recommendations to customers.
• Assist with store displays, restocking, and maintaining a clean environment.
• Process transactions efficiently using the point-of-sale system.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer-first attitude

Team-oriented mindset

Comfort using point-of-sale systems

Job description

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Join Our Flavorful Team as a Part‑Time Sales Associate at The Spice & Tea Exchange at The Spice & Tea Exchange of Frankenmuth

Do you love the world of spices, teas, and gourmet blends? Are you passionate about helping customers discover new flavors? If so, we want YOU to be our next Part‑Time Sales Associate!

Step into our store and surround yourself with the irresistible scents of hand‑mixed spice blends, premium loose‑leaf teas, and gourmet seasonings from around the world. As a Sales Associate, you’ll help create a warm, inviting shopping experience while sharing your love of food and flavor.

What You’ll Do

• Welcome every guest with a warm smile and friendly greeting.
• Engage with customers to ask the right questions and make personalized product recommendations.
• Become an expert in our unique spice blends and teas to share product knowledge with confidence.
• Assist with store displays, restocking, and maintaining a clean, organized retail environment.
• Cross‑train to help with blending and packaging our small‑batch gourmet products.
• Process transactions efficiently and accurately using our point‑of‑sale system.

What We’re Looking For

• A passion for food, flavor, and making others feel welcome.
• Strong communication skills and a friendly, customer‑first attitude.
• Comfort using point‑of‑sale systems and basic technology.
• A team‑oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to tolerate working in a strongly aromatic workplace.

Ready to add some spice to your career?

Apply today and become part of The Spice & Tea Exchange family!

Compensation: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.