Seasonal Sales Associate

3 weeks ago


Portsmouth, United States The Spice and Tea Exchange Full time

Are you a fabulous foodie or tea aficionado? Do you enjoy food and cooking? Do you appreciate fine teas, gourmet spice blends, sugars and salts? Are you creative in the kitchen?

If you answered "YES" to any or all of these questions, you need to come work in a fun, creative and supportive environment where it is all about spices and teas

We are currently hiring a few Seasonal Sales Associates at The Spice & Tea Exchange® in historic Downtown Portsmouth. The Spice & Tea Exchange® is a specialty retail shop that sells spices, herbs, teas, spice blends, rubs and hot and cold tea-to-go. We are an energetic team committed to giving an AMAZING customer experience while creating and delivering the highest quality products to help you tantalize your taste buds.

Compensation is $10-14 per hour, plus tips. Additionally there is a $2 shift differential on qualifying shifts. Qualifying shifts include:

  • Friday: Employee ends work after 6pm
  • Saturday: All day
  • Sunday: All day
Scheduling & Types of Work

We are looking for someone to work September through early January

Shifts are typically 5-8.5 hors, and include a 20 or 30 minute break.

For this position we are looking for someone to primarily work weekdays, but weekend availability is a plus. The scheduled shifts will vary as needed, but will be between the hours of 9:00 am - 8:00 pm.

Responsibilities

A The Spice & Tea Exchange® employee may be expected to:

Know The Spice & Tea Exchange brand
  • Learn our brand story and be prepared to share with curious customers
  • Maintain solid, accurate, and current product knowledge for all categories by completing product knowledge training and reading applicable publications as directed
Enjoy spending time with our guests
  • Warmly welcome guests into our store, provide a brief store tour and invite them to explore the flavors by lifting lids and smelling the jars
  • Stay engaged with guests throughout their time in the store, answering product questions and making suggestions for use
  • Explain promotions and the benefits our loyalty program
  • Efficiently use POS system to complete sales, process gift cards, returns, exchanges and phone orders
Take pride in our store
  • Replenish shelves and displays as needed and note low stock levels as per standard operating procedure
  • Strictly adhere to all Food Safety rules and regulations
  • Package product for display as needed and directed by store manager
  • Help maintain store appearance by contributing towards daily chores and cleaning
  • Comply with operating standards and procedures pertaining to the daily operation of the store to help everything run smoothly from day to day
Is this you? If so, please apply
  • Willingness to go above and beyond because it makes you feel good
  • Have a positive attitude and enjoy working as a team
  • Feel a sense of accomplishment when you reach a goal
  • Know your alphabet and a lover of all things organized
  • Comfortable with computers, using the internet, and printing.
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time.
  • Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
If you are hired, here's what you can expect from us
  • A dynamic and fun work place where you will build positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues and guests.
  • Opportunities to develop, learn, try, test and share your experience with others as you experiment with our amazing products
  • A generous Employee Discount
Other Considerations
  • Through the downtown workforce parking program, park for only $3 a day parking in the Foundry Garage.
  • Some weekends and holiday are required.
  • Pay is based on experience and availability.


Compensation: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour

We create and share the experience every day Life is better lived with a little spice

"Creating & sharing the experience of a more flavorful life," is the mission and cornerstone of our business, in which we strive to provide guests with quality products and flavorful memories. We offer a high-quality, diverse assortment of products in a sensory shopping experience. One step into our shops will kick your senses into high-gear as you open the jars and smell, explore recipes, and speak with our knowledgeable staff about your culinary interests.

At The Spice & Tea Exchange we are committed to our mission. If you have a desire to inspire coworkers and customers, we may have a place for you at the table

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Spice & Tea Exchange Corporate.

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