What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Associate position at Shop The Eddy?
Company Description Shop The Eddy is a food-focused retailer where quality and comfort foods come together to create a welcoming experience for every guest. The team is dedicated to offering thoughtfully curated products that highlight fresh ingredients and familiar flavors. The environment emphasizes warm, attentive service and a relaxed atmosphere that encourages customers to explore and enjoy. Working at Shop The Eddy means joining a collaborative, customer-centered team that values reliability, respect, and a positive attitude. Team members contribute directly to creating an inviting space that reflects the company’s passion for good food and good service.
Role Description As a paty-time Sales Associate at Shop The Eddy, you will work on-site in Santa Barbara, CA, supporting store operations and delivering an excellent customer experience. Responsibilities include greeting and assisting customers, answering product questions, and providing recommendations that reflect the brand’s focus on quality and comfort foods. You will process sales transactions, handle cash and electronic payments accurately, and maintain clean, well-organized merchandise displays. The role also involves restocking shelves, monitoring inventory levels, and communicating low-stock items to management. You will collaborate with coworkers, follow health and safety guidelines, and contribute to a positive, team-oriented workplace.
Qualifications
- Customer service and retail sales skills, including the ability to engage with guests in a friendly, professional manner.
- Cash handling and point-of-sale (POS) skills, with attention to accuracy and basic math capability.
- Store operations and merchandising skills, such as restocking, organizing displays, and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Communication and teamwork skills, including clear verbal communication and the ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team.
- Reliability and time management skills, with the ability to follow schedules, prioritize tasks, and stay productive during busy periods.
- Comfort working on your feet for extended periods and safely lifting or moving moderate loads as needed.
- Prior experience in retail, food service, or hospitality is preferred but not required.
- Ability to adhere to food safety, hygiene, and company policies and a commitment to delivering consistent, high-quality service.