Looking for a position that will be both challenging and exciting?

Who are We?

The Palmer family has been making candy together since 1878; that is a lot of family time! We have continued to grow together, sharing in one another's triumphs, learning from our mistakes, and enjoying more than a few good laughs. We are proud of our unique history that is highlighted by five generations of family ownership and management. The Palmer Candy Company operates today as not only one of the country's oldest candy companies, but as the very oldest company of its size to be under continuous family ownership in the United States!

Overall Purpose
Palmer Candy Company is now more than candy; we have expanded our candy store by adding a gourmet food section that is sure to have something for everyone! We are looking for a Gourmet Store Team Member who is outgoing, approachable, believes in a great customer experience and loves both gourmet food and chocolate.

Essential Functions

• Candidate is a student of the business of food, watches trends, and is current on what is new and fresh in the food world.
• Willingness to complete the everyday tasks associated with a retail store is required and will include, but is not limited to:
• Assisting customers
• Running a register
• Stocking, pricing, and rotating product
• Creating orders for pickup
• Assist with store decoration
• Inventory control, purchasing, etc.
• Cleanliness for food safety
• Reporting and researching new food trends
• Taking ownership of sampling products

• The qualified candidate will have at least 3 years of related experience in retail sales (prefer in food sales, ideal would have gourmet experience).
• Food related experience required (restaurant, hobby, culinary school, etc.). An understanding of nutrition along with the knowledge of where to find all types of food (outside of the grocery store) is ideal.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required. This person may represent our company at local gourmet cooking clubs. Must be inspired by the idea of educating customers beyond their current food use.
• Intermediate computer skills required in both Word and Excel and must have a working knowledge of current social media and blogs.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.