Retail Store Chocolate Advisor

Lindt & Sprüngli; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,204,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay: $15–$16 per hour

Night/weekend shifts

Job summary

Lindt USA is seeking a part-time Chocolate Advisor in Leesburg, VA to deliver a premium in-store experience for customers. You will use product knowledge and selling skills to meet weekly and monthly sales targets while upholding Lindt standards.

The role requires availability nights, weekends and holidays, with a typical pay range of $15.00–$16.00 per hour. It emphasizes guest engagement, brand representation and teamwork in a fast-paced specialty retail setting.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Prior retail experience preferred in a specialty environment.
• Ability to interact positively with customers and execute tasks accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service and contribute to sales performance.
• Upsell and promote Lindt marketing programs to drive conversions.
• Maintain store standards, stock levels, cleanliness and loss-prevention practices.

Skills

Customer service

Basic math

Follow directions

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Retail Store Chocolate AdvisorApply: Leesburg, Virginia: Part time: Posted Today: JR102547# **Who We Are**At Lindt, we are a global fast-growing consumer goods company, enchanting the world with premium chocolate. We are driven by our passion for excellence and go the extra mile ensuring that every Lindt experience is nothing short of exceptional. Our collective efforts are geared towards making a positive impact, not only in the world of premium chocolate but also in the lives of our employees, customers, and communities. Our company embraces a culture defined by the core values of Excellence, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Responsibility, and Collaboration, fostering a dynamic and collaborative environment where these principles drive our success.**Position Purpose**Do you consider yourself a chocolate enthusiast? As a Chocolate Advisor at Lindt USA, you will be joining a team that truly believes in you and your abilities to create a positive and engaging in-store experience for our customers. With Lindt Chocolate Shops across the U.S., our retail teams play an integral part in delivering a premium experience to our customers. It takes a positive, highly engaged, self-starter to satisfy our customers with every interaction. It is this passion for Lindt, knowledge of our product and commitment to our brand that keeps customers coming back time and again.## **Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:****Sales**Consistently contribute to the store's ability to achieve or exceed weekly, monthly, annual sales plan by providing the highest levels of customer service, demonstrated product knowledge and Lindt specific selling skills.* Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the store's sales mission on a daily, weekly, monthly basis.* Consistently meet or exceed individual sales goals such as ADS, conversion and other key performance indicators.* Model Lindt standards through everyday activities such as Dress code, up-selling and sales focus.* Demonstrate personal commitment to achieving store's targets by consistently promoting current marketing programs and utilizing company provided resources intended to optimize selling activity.* Monitor and escalate customer or product issues to management in a timely and professional manner.**Operational Controls**As part of the store's team, take ownership and actively participate in ensuring operational standards and controls are consistently adhered to.* Cash Management (POS, Paperwork, Vendor Logs, Policies & Procedures)* Take initiative to re-stock shelves as needed, monitoring date codes and pricing* Perform store maintenance & cleaning as directed. Maintain store cleanliness* Comply with all Quality Assurance policies & procedures**Qualifications & Requirements:****Skills & Knowledge:*** Ability to interact positively with customers* Basic math and/or accounting skills* Ability to take direction and execute work effectively**Experience:*** Prior retail experience, preferably in a specialty retail environment* Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds* Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and reach with arms**Education:*** High School Graduate or equivalent**Other Requirements:*** Must be available to work nights, weekends (Saturday and Sundays) and Holidays**Total Rewards:**Compensation: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour ### ***Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The company will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.***### ### *Lindt USA’s salary range reflects market rates based on our size, revenue, and location. Starting pay is determined using a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience as well as market conditions. A bonus and/or long-term incentive may be included as part of this compensation package.*### ### *Lindt and Sprüngli is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, local or federal law. Applicants for this position must successfully pass a background screening and may be required to pass drug screenings as well.*### ### If you are looking to join a winning team and fast-track your career, contact us!### Join us on our journey of excellence, impact, and growth #LifeAtLindt