Company description

Curio Spice Co. is a certified B Corp™ dedicated to finding unique, sustainably-produced spices around the world, sourcing them responsibly and bringing them together in artful blends. We operate a brick and mortar store in Cambridge, MA, and our spice blending studio, fulfillment center and warehouse is located in Winchester, MA. We aim to create an intense sensory and educational experience for our customers in order to bring them closer to the communities of farmers we work with around the world. Our products are sold online, directly to restaurants, and through other retail stores across North America. We are an independent, woman-owned benefit corporation.

Job description

Join Curio Spice Co. to help change the world one spice at a time. The primary role for our Wholesale Brand Ambassadors is to work closely with the Wholesale Manager to support our Wholesale partners. Wholesale Brand Ambassadors conduct tastings and demos at the wholesale partner locations and off-site events. We are seeking high energy, passionate individuals who will inspire customers to try our spices and purchase them from our wholesale partners. Curio Brand Ambassadors are responsible for delivering a uniquely educational and sensory experience to all customers while sampling our spices and offering exceptional customer service. Ongoing product knowledge and sales technique training will be provided to team members.

Position Type: Part-time, 24-30 hours/week (non-exempt, eligible for overtime beyond 40 hrs/week)

Schedule: Monday, Friday - Sunday

Location: Winchester MA and Greater New England Area

Reports To: Operations Director/Wholesale Manager
Direct Reports: 0

Hourly Rate: $19.50/hr

Curio's Mission

Our mission is to improve the lives of spice farmers by directly sourcing from small, sustainable farms and inspire culinary creativity by crafting blends that celebrate unique flavors from around the world. We value organic, fair trade ingredients, supporting women, and enriching our local community — and making sure we all have the chance to eat well.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Conduct Product Demos at Wholesale Partner locations and off site events

1. 1. Travel to Curio retailers and conduct product demos.
   2. Attend Festivals and promotional events representing Curio Spice Company
   3. Maintain a demo kit with all the spices and supplies you need to conduct a successful off-site tasting
   4. Provide recaps of tastings and the Wholesale partners displays/inventory levels
   5. Prepare a basic snack for customer sampling (from repertoire of Curio recipes)
   6. Communicate cooking tips and Curio’s mission to customers
   7. Report mileage for reimbursement

General Responsibilities of Curio Employees

• Help maintain cleanliness of the facility by participating in assigned weekly cleaning duties
• Coordinate with staff and management to contribute to general facility maintenance opportunities

Skill and Capability Requirements

• Detail Oriented/Organized
• Excellent Time Management and Prioritization
• Strong Organizational Agility
• Enjoys Problem Solving
• Customer focused/acts and speaks with the customers and brand in mind
• Approachable/Flexible
• Able to stand for up to 8 hours
• Valid driver's license and proven track record of operating a vehicle safely
• Lift up to 50 lbs
• Flexible with a variety of tasks

Key Productivity Indicators

• No complaints from Wholesale Partners
• High rate of sales during demos and customer satisfaction
• Reliable communication

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr

Application instructions

Deadline

June 30, 2023