Sales Associate - CANDY STORE

Krause's Candy has been serving the Capital District for over three decades. Our candy showroom is one of the largest in the country and is filled with a wide variety of delicious treats and gifts created on the premises. Our chocolates are shipped all over the country and we are recognized as one of the finest candy stores in the country.

Please include your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the right person for this position.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The primary objective of the Customer Sales Associate is to create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service.

• Beautifully package boxes of chocolates and other confections
• Prepare orders
• Manage and organize inventory
• Prepare merchandising materials
• Maintain the appearance of the store
• Use computers including cash register and ordering system

JOB REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all of the duties described in an efficient and competent manner.

• Enjoy meeting and interacting with customers
• Demonstrate an enthusiastic and positive attitude
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Be punctual and dependable
• Be flexible with schedules especially during peak seasons
• Be able to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment & adaptable to change
• Be comfortable using a computer
• Be energetic, dexterous, and efficient with all tasks

There is opportunity for expansion of skills and responsibilities at Krause’s. We are more than just a retail store because we create what we sell. We have an extensive eCommerce presence; we help turn ideas into reality by creating favors for weddings and parties. We also work with our community by orchestrating one of the largest fundraising events for schools in the Capital District.

BENEFITS

We are proud to offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Health Insurance - full time employees
• Vacation time - full time employees
• Paid Holidays - full time employees
• Great merchandise discount
• Pleasant, clean work environment
• Unlimited chocolate tasting!

SCHEDULE

Your schedule works around our store hours, listed below.

• Full Time: 40 hours per week ( Will include Saturday. Sunday will be a day off as well as one day during the week)

STORE HOURS

Monday-Friday: 10AM - 6PM

Saturday: 10AM - 5PM

Sunday: Closed

Krause’s is a very exciting place to work, as we are busy creating gifts and treats and we strive to make our customer's shopping experience both fun and unique.

If you are passionate about quality products and high levels of customer care we invite you to complete our application process and look forward to discussing your interest in Krause’s.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $16.00 /hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Pay may depend on skills and/or qualifications

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16