Sales Associate

Ampersand Brands; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Job summary

Ampersand Brands is seeking a Candy Store Sales Associate for its Lolli & Pops and Hammond’s Candies locations. You will engage guests, share candy knowledge, and ensure clean, well-organized displays while processing purchases at the register.

This role emphasizes friendly, energetic service, attentiveness to store standards, and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds. A sweet discount on treats awaits employees.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in retail or customer service preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly with guests and team members.
• Comfort with handling money and operating a POS system.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and assist with selections.
• Process transactions accurately at the cash register.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the store area.
• Provide product knowledge and upsell when appropriate.
• Lift up to 25 pounds as needed.
• Represent Ampersand Brands with a positive attitude.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Sales skills

Tools

POS system

Job description

Ampersand Brands is a growing portfolio of beloved confectionery brands, including Hammond’s Candies, the iconic hand-crafted candy maker, and Lolli & Pops, a premium retail and gifting brand with a national presence. The company is backed by strong growth ambitions, combining innovation, brand storytelling, and operational excellence to expand its reach and solidify its position as a leading player in the U.S. confections industry.

Candy Store Sales Associate

Joining our team will be the sweetest decision you will ever make!

At Lolli & Pops, we believe that candy is so much more than just candy. It has the power to say thank you, I love you, I celebrate you. And at its heart, candy Spreads Joy with Bits of Optimism.

We offer an optimistic culture, a fast-paced work environment, and of course a sweet discount on sweet treats. We consider ourselves a Company of Firsts and are proud to be a first-job employer.

Here are some of the things that you will do each day:

• Be YOU and spread joy with our team and guests
• Delight our guests with generous gestures of yummy samples
• Share your candy knowledge with each guest, helping them learn about our special items
• Provide meticulous quality with each transaction at the cash register
• Offer eye-popping choices of sweet treats by ensuring the highest levels of cleanliness and organization
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

Our Company values are important to us! We are:

Guest-icated our guests are at the heart of everything we do

Collaborative we are a joyful mix of unique individuals working together

Agile we are flexible and open to change in order to be the best we can be

Authentic we honor whats real and authentic and give feedback from the heart

Betterment we have a never ending drive to continuously improve

We cannot wait to meet you!

We are an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals. We will consider all people - minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities no matter their sexual orientation or gender identity. We will consider giving opportunities to qualified individuals with criminal histories when it aligns with federal, state and local statutes.

The pay range for this role is:

12.77 - 12.77 USD per hour (Fair Oaks Mall)