Retail Sales Associate

The Spice & Tea ExchangeNoblesville, Indiana

$15 - $17 / hour

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Overview

Schedule

Alternate-schedule

Part-time

Career level

Senior-level

Compensation

$15-$17/hour

Job Description

Job Title: Sales AssociateLocation: The Spice & Tea Exchange - 950 Logan St., Noblesville, INJob Type: Part-time (15-30 hours/week)Start Date: November (TBD)

About Us: We’re opening The Spice & Tea Exchange of Noblesville and building our team from scratch. What’s important to us is creating a welcoming place for our community that’s fun, creative, and full of passion for flavor. For us, this store isn’t just a business; it’s a way to share our love of food and tea, build connections, and create memorable guest experiences.

We specialize in high-quality spices, custom blends, loose-leaf teas, gourmet gifts, and other culinary treasures. As a locally owned, family-run business, we take pride in outstanding customer service, education, and making our store a place where both guests and employees feel at home. If you’re ready to bring your own ideas, energy, and creativity, we’d love to meet you!

Position Summary: Sales Associates are the heart of our shop. You’ll engage with guests, offer samples, share knowledge about our products, and ensure everyone leaves with a smile (and something delicious!). This role includes daily retail operations, product handling, merchandising, and delivering a welcoming environment that reflects our commitment to excellence and community.

What You’ll Do:

Ensure each guest is welcomed into the store and receives exceptional service
Engage with customers, asking questions, and make personalized recommendations
Share your passion for our products and help us host demos, classes and other events
Be part of our social media fun by helping us create content that showcases our store
Embrace continuous learning and develop in depth product knowledge
Hand-blend, package and label our spices and teas
Help keep track of inventory and make sure the store stays well-stocked and inviting
Preparing to-go drinks and keeping the tea bar running smoothly
Have fun and build community

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

Is friendly, patient, and enjoys creating a welcoming experience for guests
Can multitask and stay calm while assisting multiple customers at once
Brings strong customer service skills and communicates clearly (both verbal and written)
Has retail, hospitality, or food-handling experience (tea knowledge is a plus!)
Can confidently operate a POS system and handle transactions accurately
Takes ownership and pride in their work, whether on the floor, at the tea bar, or helping with closing duties
Enjoys working as part of a team and contributing to shared goals
Is reliable, punctual, and comfortable working evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed
Can occasionally represent the store at local vendor markets or community events
Is comfortable with technology and open to learning new tools (event planning or social media experience is a bonus!)
Has an interest in food, flavor, and recipes, and enjoys sharing that knowledge with others
Has the ability to follow recipes, accurately measure ingredients, and read a scale

Physical and Work Environment Requirements:

Ability to operate kitchen tools and food equipment safely and correctly
Physically able to assemble and prepare merchandising displays
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time during shifts
Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds safely
Work in an environment with strong spice and tea aromas
Ability to bend, reach, and perform light physical tasks as part of daily duties

What to Expect From Us:

A welcoming and exciting place to work
A chance to be creative and collaborate
Owners who roll up their sleeves and work alongside you
Opportunities to learn, develop and advance
A generous employee discount

Compensation: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

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!

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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