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Retail Sales Associate | Premium Vape Shop & Kava Bar (Midtown)
Lots of Store Hours - Tips - Growth Opportunities - Fun Team Culture
Looking for a job that doesn't feel like just another retail job?
We're hiring energetic, dependable, customer-focused Retail Sales Associates to join our premium vape shop and kava bar. Whether you're a college student, recent graduate, or simply looking for a fun place to build your retail experience, this is a great opportunity to work in a modern, fast-paced environment with excellent earning potential through hourly pay and tips.
If you enjoy talking with people, learning new products, and working with an awesome team, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do
- Welcome every customer with a friendly, positive attitude.
- Deliver exceptional customer service from the moment guests walk in.
- Help customers find the right vape, hemp, mushroom, botanical wellness, and accessory products.
- Prepare and serve kava and specialty beverages.
- Operate the POS system and accurately handle cash, credit card, and digital transactions.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked sales floor.
- Restock merchandise and assist with inventory.
- Learn our products through paid training and confidently educate customers.
- Follow all company policies, age-verification requirements, and industry regulations.
- Work with your team to create an outstanding customer experience every shift.
What We're Looking For
- Previous cash handling experience is required.
- Retail, restaurant, coffee shop, barista, hospitality, smoke shop, vape shop, or customer service experience is a plus.
- Reliable with excellent attendance—you show up when you're scheduled.
- Friendly, outgoing, and comfortable starting conversations with customers.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Able to stand and walk for an entire shift.
- Able to safely lift up to 60 pounds.
- Comfortable using a ladder to stock and organize merchandise.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Competitive hourly pay
- Great tip-earning potential
- Employee discounts
- Paid training
- Flexible scheduling
- Opportunities to advance into leadership and management
- Fun, modern, team-oriented workplace
- Relaxed but professional atmosphere
- Work with premium products and a great team
Ready to Apply?
We're looking for people who are dependable, motivated, and enjoy creating an amazing experience for every customer. If you're someone who takes pride in your work, enjoys helping people, and wants to grow with a fast-growing company, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of one of the area's fastest-growing premium vape shop and kava bar teams!
Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $21