Retail Sales Associate - Part-Time

Spiceandtea; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Product Samples

Shift Tea

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Job summary

The Spice & Tea Exchange in Lexington, VA is seeking a Part-Time Sales Associate to welcome guests, assist with product recommendations, and help maintain a warm, inviting retail environment.

You will learn about our spice blends and teas, assist with blending and packaging, and support the Tea Bar by making and serving to-go beverages. Flexible hours, weekend/holiday availability, and customer-focused teamwork encouraged.

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.
• A team-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Retail, restaurant or other service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Make & serve to-go tea beverages at our Tea Bar.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

POS systems

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Retail/Restaurant experience

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Benefits:

• Product Samples
• Shift Tea
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Join Our Flavorful Team as a Part-Time Sales Associate at The Spice & Tea Exchange at: Lexington, VA 24450

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, and assist our production manager in blending and packaging our products.

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.
• Make & serve to-go tea beverages at our Tea Bar.

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.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Retail, restuarant or other service expereince preferred.