Retail Sales Associate

Spiceandtea; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Creative work environment

Opportunities for growth

Collaboration with owners

Job summary

A local specialty store is seeking a part-time Sales Associate in Noblesville to engage with guests and provide exceptional service. In this role, you will handle daily operations, maintain a welcoming environment, and share your passion for food and flavor. Ideal candidates should have strong customer service skills and some retail or food handling experience. The position offers $15-$17 per hour and flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Retail, hospitality, or food-handling experience preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and measure ingredients accurately.
• Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers and provide exceptional service.
• Prepare and manage inventory of spices and teas.
• Assist with social media content and community events.

Skills

Customer service skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Food handling knowledge

Technology proficiency

Tools

Point of Sale system

Job description

Job Title: Sales Associate
Location: The Spice & Tea Exchange - 950 Logan St., Noblesville, IN
Job Type: Part-time (15-30 hours/week)
Start Date: November (TBD)

About Us

We’re opening The Spice & Tea Exchange of Noblesville and building our team from scratch. What’s important to us is creating a welcoming place for our community that’s fun, creative, and full of passion for flavor. For us, this store isn’t just a business; it’s a way to share our love of food and tea, build connections, and create memorable guest experiences.

We specialize in high-quality spices, custom blends, loose-leaf teas, gourmet gifts, and other culinary treasures. As a locally owned, family-run business, we take pride in outstanding customer service, education, and making our store a place where both guests and employees feel at home. If you’re ready to bring your own ideas, energy, and creativity, we’d love to meet you!

Position Summary

Sales Associates are the heart of our shop. You’ll engage with guests, offer samples, share knowledge about our products, and ensure everyone leaves with a smile (and something delicious!). This role includes daily retail operations, product handling, merchandising, and delivering a welcoming environment that reflects our commitment to excellence and community.

What You’ll Do

• Ensure each guest is welcomed into the store and receives exceptional service
• Engage with customers, asking questions, and make personalized recommendations
• Share your passion for our products and help us host demos, classes and other events
• Be part of our social media fun by helping us create content that showcases our store
• Embrace continuous learning and develop in depth product knowledge
• Hand-blend, package and label our spices and teas
• Help keep track of inventory and make sure the store stays well-stocked and inviting
• Preparing to-go drinks and keeping the tea bar running smoothly
• Have fun and build community
• Is friendly, patient, and enjoys creating a welcoming experience for guests
• Can multitask and stay calm while assisting multiple customers at once
• Brings strong customer service skills and communicates clearly (both verbal and written)
• Has retail, hospitality, or food-handling experience (tea knowledge is a plus!)
• Can confidently operate a POS system and handle transactions accurately
• Takes ownership and pride in their work, whether on the floor, at the tea bar, or helping with closing duties
• Enjoys working as part of a team and contributing to shared goals
• Is reliable, punctual, and comfortable working evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed
• Can occasionally represent the store at local vendor markets or community events
• Is comfortable with technology and open to learning new tools (event planning or social media experience is a bonus!)
• Has an interest in food, flavor, and recipes, and enjoys sharing that knowledge with others
• Has the ability to follow recipes, accurately measure ingredients, and read a scale

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to operate kitchen tools and food equipment safely and correctly
• Physically able to assemble and prepare merchandising displays
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time during shifts
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds safely
• Work in an environment with strong spice and tea aromas
• Ability to bend, reach, and perform light physical tasks as part of daily duties

What to Expect From Us

• A welcoming and exciting place to work
• A chance to be creative and collaborate
• Owners who roll up their sleeves and work alongside you
• Opportunities to learn, develop and advance

Compensation: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

We create and share the experience every day

The Spice & Tea Exchange was founded in 2008 to share a passion for life and flavor. 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.

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950 Logan St, Noblesville, IN 46060, USA

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