Retail Sales Associate

Spiceandtea; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Spice & Tea Exchange is hiring a friendly Part-Time Sales Associate in Scottsdale, AZ 85251. Join our shop and help customers discover our hand-mixed spices, premium teas, and gourmet blends while delivering a warm, flavorful shopping experience.

You'll greet guests, answer questions, make product recommendations, assist with displays, restocking, and operate the POS system. We value customer service, teamwork, and a willingness to learn in a aromatic workplace with flexible weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Passion for food, flavor, and helping guests enjoy the store.
• Strong communication and a friendly, customer-first attitude.
• Comfort using point-of-sale systems and basic tech.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests with a warm smile and greeting.
• Engage with customers, ask questions, and recommend products.
• Become knowledgeable about spice blends and teas.
• Assist with displays, restocking, and keeping the store clean.
• Cross-train in blending and packaging small-batch products.
• Process transactions accurately using the POS system.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

POS system

Team player

Physical stamina

Flexible hours

Tools

Point-of-sale system

Job description

Benefits:

• Training & development
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Join Our Flavorful Team as a Part-Time Sales Associate at The Spice & Tea Exchange at: Scottsdale, AZ 85251

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.