Retail Sales Associate

The Spice & Tea Exchange®; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 12,398 - 15,153; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Free food & snacks

Training & development

Job summary

A well-known gourmet retail franchise in West Monroe, LA is seeking a part-time Retail Sales Associate. The role involves welcoming customers, making personalized recommendations, and maintaining a clean store. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, a customer-first attitude, and passion for food. The compensation ranges from $9.00 to $11.00 per hour. This is an excellent opportunity to join a flavorful team that shares a love for spices and gourmet products.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• Engage with customers to make personalized product recommendations.
• Assist with store displays, restocking, and maintaining a clean environment.
• Process transactions efficiently using our point-of-sale system.

Skills

Passion for food and flavor

Strong communication skills

Customer-first attitude

Ability to use point-of-sale systems

Team-oriented mindset

Job description

Join to apply for the Retail Sales Associate role at The Spice & Tea Exchange®

West Monroe, LA 71291

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Free food & snacks
• Training & development

Join Our Flavorful Team as a Part-Time Sales Associate at The Spice & Tea Exchange at: West Monroe, LA 71291

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: $9.00 - $11.00 per hour

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 in 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 quality products and flavorful memories. We offer a high‑quality, diverse assortment of products in a sensory shopping experience. One step into our shops will kick your senses into high‑gear as you open the jars and smell, explore recipes, and speak with our knowledgeable staff about your culinary interests.

At The Spice & Tea Exchange we are committed to our mission. If you have a desire to inspire coworkers and customers, we may have a place for you at the table!

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Spice & Tea Exchange Corporate.