Seasonal Sales Associate, (UTC, La Jolla)

Nestle; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading coffee company in San Diego is seeking a part-time Seasonal Retail Sales Associate for the holiday season. In this role, you'll create unforgettable coffee experiences for customers, handle operations, and promote sustainability. The position offers a pay of $20 per hour with potential for permanent employment after the season. Candidates should be adaptable and passionate about coffee.

Benefits

Free coffee

Eligible for free Nespresso machine and discounts

Fun work environment

Complimentary wardrobe

Potential for permanent employment

Qualifications

• Passion for coffee and hospitality.
• Ability to create memorable experiences.
• Openness to learning about coffee.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming experience for customers.
• Elevate hospitality in the boutique.
• Guide customers on their coffee journey.
• Manage digital systems and point-of-sale software.

Skills

Customer service

Salesmanship

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

Job description

At Nespresso, we place people and specialty coffee at the heart of what we do. As part of our team, you'll be empowered to inspire, care, act, and innovate to reach your full potential and reimagine what coffee can be. As a certified B Corporation, we're committed to driving our triple bottom line – People, Profit, and Planet – by delivering an exceptional coffee experience that elevates our community, suppliers, farmers, and each other, channeling our growth-minded spirit to set new standards in global coffee culture. Quality, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion are core to who we are and critical to our vision of driving positive change.

Make this holiday season unforgettable – Join Nespresso in creating amazing coffee moments!

Do you have a passion for coffee, hospitality, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced luxury setting? Join our team in UTC Shopping Center Mall as a part-time Seasonal Retail Sales Associate (working up to 19 hours per week) during the holiday season! As the welcoming face of our retail boutique, you will greet customers, offer complimentary coffee tastings, help with boutique operations and provide an inviting experience for our customers. You will help customers discover their perfect coffee match and create unforgettable moments with Nespresso!

Join our passionate and caring team to experience what it means to work for Nespresso with the potential to explore and find your future career with us!

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• All the free coffee you can drink while at work
• Eligible for a free Nespresso VL machine and coffee as well as product discounts
• Fun and engaging work environment with sales contests and incentives
• Complimentary wardrobe
• Potential for permanent employment after holiday season
• Join a culture that Inspires, Cares, Acts, and Innovates to drive a positive impact and experience

The approximate hourly pay for this position is $20. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Create a welcoming and memorable experience for customers.
• Elevate hospitality in the boutique providing exceptional customer experiences
• Share our mission and values in sustainability and recycling, contributing to positive change through the power of coffee.
• Guide customers on their coffee journey by providing coffee tastings that deepen their appreciation for coffee.
• Manage digital systems and point-of-sale software
• Maintain a beautiful boutique environment with a safety-first mindset.
• Collaborate with teammates for a cohesive work environment

WHAT YOU’LL ENJOY:

• Selling and going out of your way to create a memorable experience for our customers
• Learning more about coffee and sharing that knowledge with customers.
• Working in a fast-paced environment and adaptable to change.
• Availability for open and closing shifts, weekends, and holiday peak hours throughout January 2026

Nestlé Nespresso USA is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.