Retail Sales Associate

Spiceandtea; New Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

A local tea and spice retailer in New Canaan, CT, is seeking a Part-Time Sales Associate to provide a friendly and engaging shopping experience. Candidates should have a passion for food and flavor, possess strong communication skills, and be comfortable with technology. Responsibilities include assisting customers, maintaining store displays, and processing transactions. This position offers employee discounts, free uniforms, and the opportunity for advancement. Flexible hours, including weekends, are required.

Qualifications

• Passion for food and flavor.
• Comfort using point-of-sale systems.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers with a friendly greeting.
• Make personalized product recommendations.
• Assist with store displays and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer-first attitude

Team-oriented mindset

Job description

Benefits:

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Join Our Flavorful Team as a Part-Time Sales Associate at The Spice & Tea Exchange at: New Canaan, CT 06840

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!

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.