Retail Sales Associate (Spice Merchant - Part-time)

Who We Are: Founded in 1957, The Spice House is a purveyor of the finest spices, herbs, blends and extracts. Our customers range from renowned Michelin-star chefs to home cooks everywhere. For over 60 years we have curated our global network of premium growers and distributors in order to offer our customers unrivaled quality and selection. Our goal is to be the trusted resource for fresh flavors and shared culinary experiences in kitchens around the world. We have been featured in The New York Times, Food & Wine and Bon Appetit and named a favorite by celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, Alton Brown and Jesse Tyler Ferguson.

The Spice House is looking for a personable Spice Merchant (Retail Sales Associate) who knows about and enjoys food & cooking, and has the ability to share this knowledge with our customers. The ideal candidate will have retail experience and strong customer service skills. This is a regular, permanent role.

Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent customer service in a specialty food retail environment that leads, inspires and influences customers buying behaviors to support sales growth for the store
• Warmly welcome customers and assist them throughout their store visit
• Build rapport through conversation and honest recommendations about our spice products based around the customers preferences, needs and desires
• Collaborate with fellow team members to keep the sales floor area and displays clean, organized, and restocked as directed by management
• Assist in maintaining the back stock room and setting up merchandise displays on the sales floor

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year retail experience and/or relatable experience preferred
• Availability weekly to work 2-4 shifts within the hours of 9am-6pm, M-F and weekends. Day and Mid-day availability required.
• Friendly, outgoing demeanor with a strong commitment to customer service - You genuinely like to connect with people!
• Ability to express oneself clearly and persuasively when connecting with customers and making sales
• Calm, professional and able to problem solve
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds, walk and stand for extended periods of time
• This is a regular, long-term role, not just a seasonal position
• Passion for food and flavor is a must!

Why The Spice House:

• We offer flexible hours and schedules between the hours of 9am and 6pm, 7 days a week
• You can make a huge impact as a key member of an emerging brand that’s disrupting how consumers gain access to the freshest spices
• You will work with a group of passionate team members that are driven to help home cooks and professional chefs alike create delicious food with the highest quality ingredients
• You’ll join a company that is passionate about its people and their development, with opportunities for trainings and advancement
• Competitive pay, monthly bonuses, employee benefits* for full-time employees include health, dental, vision, and life insurance after 90 days; 401K with company match, generous time off, spice education and free spices monthly (*Program and eligibility rules apply)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 16 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Shift:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Naperville, IL 60540: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15