Sales Associate

Retail Sales Associates

Full-time, long-term Retail Sales Associates are wanted immediately for The Spice & Tea Exchange, a specialty retail shop that sells spices, herbs, teas, spice blends, rubs and related products. Come work with us in a fun, creative and supportive environment! Advancement opportunities are available.

A The Spice & Tea Exchange Employee may be expected to:

• Ensure each guest receives stellar customer service and is welcomed into the store and greeted with our trademarked opening lines
• Utilize trademarked follow up lines with guests
• Maintain inventory levels throughout the store, e.g. on shelves, counters, and tables, in containers with merchandise and product while assessing store inventory levels; notify management of low inventory levels
• Price merchandise with labels, SKU's, prices, and locations
• Blends and package products as necessary and where applicable
• Obtains merchandise requested by the customer, field customer questions concerning location, product information, price and uses for products while establishing rapport with customers to ensure their return and/or word of mouth advertising
• Maintain solid, accurate, and current product knowledge to adequately promote the product by reading applicable publications and attending necessary training activities
• Complies with operating standards and procedures pertaining to the daily operation of the store
• Assess and notify management of low product inventory levels
• Helps maintain store appearance by contributing towards daily chores

Preferred Skills:

• Proven customer focus with stellar customer service
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to utilize simple math skills in measuring ingredients, reading a scale, and following recipes

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

The Spice & Tea Exchange was founded in 2008, by a group of talented individuals with a passion for life and food. What started as a small shop St. Augustine, Florida, has quickly grown into a nation-wide franchise powered by flavor, passionate franchise owners, and a desire to bring flavorful ingredients to your kitchen. Our franchise owners are the #1 REASON for what we do, and our team is a close-knit family you'd enjoy sitting with around the dinner table.

" 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!