Store Associate USA

South Shore Plaza; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Premium Holiday Pay (Time and a Half)

Annual Bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Läderach, a Swiss chocolate manufacturer, is seeking a part-time Store Associate for our Sarasota location. You will provide an exceptional customer experience, assist with shipments and shelf care, and support sales through recommendations in a fast-paced retail setting.

The role emphasizes reliability, strong communication, attention to detail, and a genuine love of chocolate. Opportunities for growth and employee benefits are available.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in retail sales or a similar fast-paced, customer-minded environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Reliable and flexible with scheduling based on store needs.
• Quality-minded with keen attention to detail.
• Passion for chocolate and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an outstanding customer experience and support in-house team.
• Assist with shipment processes and stock organization.
• Execute product sales, gift packaging, and in-shop order fulfillment.
• Support store sales goals with helpful recommendations.
• Help maintain store merchandising and loss-prevention standards.

Skills

Retail experience

Interpersonal skills

Reliability & scheduling

Attention to detail

Passion for chocolate

Job description

High-quality fresh chocolate - that's what the Swiss chocolate manufacturer Läderach stands for. Founded in 1962, the family business now employs over 2500 people from more than 80 countries across the group, and the trend is rising. The company's headquarters are located in the canton of Glarus. Here, against a picturesque Alpine backdrop, we produce our fresh chocolates and are constantly developing new, innovative ideas in agile teams.

The Retail business unit comprises more than 200 chocolateries in 21 countries. Here we offer our chocolate specialties and invite customers to experience fresh chocolate in ever new ways. Want to be part of it too? Come and join us.

Store Associate

A Part-Time Läderach Store Associate is a brand ambassador, passionate about providing a wonderful shopping experience for Läderach customers. The ideal Store Associate is a chocolate-lover with vibrant energy and a welcoming personality who enjoys a dynamic retail environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the shipment process. This role requires excellent organizational skills, a strong sense of responsibility, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

What you can expect

• You will deliver an outstanding customer experience, as well as a similar environment for the inhouse team
• You will ensure that production goals are met, including product-finishing projects
• You will execute product sales and register duties, including shop and shelf care, gift packaging and in-shop order fulfillment
• You will assist store sales goals through helpful recommendations
• You will help to achieve in-store compliance and loss prevention standards
• You will follow merchandising and food safety protocols
• You will support store managers with visual merchandising set up and other store-related projects

What we expect from you

• You have at least 1 year of experience in retail sales or similar fast-paced, customer-minded environment, with increasing levels of responsibility
• You are equipped with strong interpersonal skills and able to communicate effectively
• You are reliable and flexible with scheduling based on store needs
• You are quality-minded with keen attention to detail
• You are passionate about chocolate

Physical Requirements:

• Depending on the length of the shift, employees may need to have physical stamina to remain active and stand for long hours, often walking or standing in a fast-paced environment.
• This position requires the ability to move quickly between tasks, assist multiple customers at once, or handle unexpected changes (like restocking or re-organizing displays).
• Multitasking requires physical agility and the ability to stay organized.
• Employees may be required to bend, squat, or reach up high to organize or stock products.
• Some retail positions require employees to maintain cleanliness in the store, which can involve bending down to clean floors or wiping down displays.
• Restocking low shelves or accessing high displays may involve frequent bending or stretching.
• Requires the ability to lift 15-40 pounds.

Compensation Include:

• Competitive Pay
• Premium Holiday Pay (Time and a Half)
• Annual Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program

What we offer you

• An exciting working environment with motivated colleagues
• A position with lots of personal responsibility
• The opportunity to contribute fresh ideas
• An open and respectful feedback culture
• In-house and external further training
• Unique career opportunities
• Generous discounts on our products
• Chocolate at work
• Easily accessible locations

Own it. Grow it. Make it fresh.

Sounds interesting? Then come join us. You can also visit our career site:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings are filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law. Our success and momentum to expand is only possible through the passionate drive of our diverse 2,500 employees, who come from more than 80 countries and represent various backgrounds, religious beliefs, and lifestyles.

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