Year Round Sales Associate - Traverse City

american-spoon-careers; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

American Spoon is seeking a year-round Retail Associate for our Traverse City store. You will help customers, build relationships, stock shelves, and process purchases at the POS with a friendly, team-oriented approach.

The role offers weekday and weekend shifts, with evening availability, and a wage of $17–$18 per hour depending on experience. Prior retail experience is a plus, but we welcome applicants from any background who enjoy people-facing work.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-facing roles is valued.
• Public interaction experience is a must.
• Some retail experience preferred, but all backgrounds welcome with positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and build relationships with shoppers.
• Act as an ambassador for the brand by educating customers about American Spoon.
• Stock shelves on the sales floor and in the stock room.
• Maintain a clean, organized store and complete purchases at the POS.

Skills

Customer service

Public interaction

Team player

Weekend availability

Evening availability

Tools

POS system

Job description

About American Spoon

In 1982, we began making preserves in our Northern Michigan storefront kitchen. After all these years, our skilled crew still prepares fruit by hand and cooks with care in small-batch copper kettles. We work directly with a dedicated group of Michigan farmers and foragers who grow and gather the unique varieties of fruit we love, prized over generations for unparalleled taste and character. Our small, family-owned company exists, to find, capture, and preserve flavors you simply won't find anywhere else.

Description

American Spoon is seeking a year-round retail associate for our Traverse City store. This is a great opportunity for anyone who loves working with people and wants a steady role that flexes with the seasons - hours range from around 20/week in the low season up to 35/week during our busy summer and holiday stretches.

• As a Retail Associate, you'll be responsible for customer service and building long-term relationships between American Spoon and our customers.
• Retail Associates act as ambassadors for our brand, actively educating customers and staff about who we are and what we do, and will stock shelves both on the sales floor and in the stock room.
• Retail Associates are expected to maintain a clean, organized store and complete purchases at our POS (Point of Sale).

Requirements

A passion for food, cooking with fresh ingredients, and a strong interest in locally grown fruits and vegetables is a plus!

Energetic spirit and a desire to work as part of a team, with high standards and no compromise on quality.

Some retail experience - ideally in a small specialty shop - is preferred, but we welcome applicants from any background who bring a positive, professional attitude and genuinely enjoy people-facing work.

Public interaction experience is a must.

Must have some weekday and weekend availability (especially Sundays).

Must have some evening availability (up to 8pm.)

Wage: $17-$18 per hour, depending on experience

Employment Disclaimer – At-Will Employment

American Spoon Foods Inc. is an "at-will" employer, which means that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, as permitted by law. Nothing in our job postings, interviews, offer letters, or any other communication should be interpreted as creating an employment contract or a guarantee of continued employment.

Any policies, benefits, or terms of employment outlined in our recruiting materials or during the hiring process are subject to change at the company's discretion. Employment decisions, including promotions, compensation adjustments, and continued employment, remain at the discretion of American Spoon Foods Inc. in accordance with applicable laws.

By applying for a position with American Spoon Foods Inc., candidates acknowledge and understand that employment with our company is at will and that no representative, manager, or employee of American Spoon Foods Inc. has the authority to enter into any agreement that modifies this at-will employment relationship unless it is in writing and signed by the company's CEO.

If you have any questions about our at-will employment policy, please contact our HR department for clarification.