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Sales Associate (full time)
Summit, NJ

About the Company
Tea & Oranges is a women’s boutique in downtown Summit, NJ, offering thoughtfully curated apparel, accessories, and shoes. We are a service-oriented retail store focused on helping customers build wardrobes made for repeat wear.

At Tea & Oranges, the experience is as important as the product. We aim to make getting dressed feel easy, personal, and enjoyable, and that mindset shapes everything we do. We build a warm, familiar rapport with our customers and take a thoughtful, hands-on approach to helping them find what they need.

That same sense of familiarity carries into our team dynamic. We’re a small business with a close-knit (and growing) team that genuinely enjoys working together. We support one another, step in when it’s needed, and create an environment where everyone feels looked out for. It’s a collaborative, positive space where people take pride in their work, have fun along the way, and show up for each other.

About the Role
The Sales Associate supports day-to-day store operations by delivering an exceptional customer experience on the sales floor. This role is responsible for greeting and assisting customers, sharing product knowledge, and completing transactions with care and accuracy. The ideal candidate is dependable, team-oriented, and excited to contribute to a welcoming in-store environment. This is a full time position, which requires full time availability.

What You’ll be Doing:

  • Provide a warm, welcoming, and consistent customer experience on the sales floor

  • Assist customers with styling, sizing, product recommendations, and gift selections

  • Accurately ring transactions, process returns, and thoughtfully wrap purchases

  • Maintain ownership of the sales floor during scheduled shifts, ensuring smooth daily operations

  • Work a consistent full-time schedule, including weekends and peak retail periods

  • Maintain reliable attendance and communicate proactively regarding scheduling needs

  • Support online order fulfillment with strong attention to accuracy and quality

  • Maintain an organized, well-stocked, and visually appealing sales floor

  • Partner with the team on all opening and closing procedures

  • Assist the visual lead with getting new product onto the floor in a timely manner

  • Follow all store policies, procedures, and standard operating practices

  • Plan time off in advance and follow established vacation request and approval processes

  • Communicate clearly and professionally with team members and management

  • Support social media content creation during shifts on an as-needed basis

  • Weekend availability required


What You’ll Bring:

  • A genuine love of customer service and creating a warm, welcoming in-store experience

  • Strong reliability and consistency, with the ability to commit to a regular full-time schedule

  • A dependable presence on the sales floor, especially during busy and peak retail periods

  • Clear, professional communication with team members and management

  • A proactive mindset-  noticing what needs to be done and taking initiative without being asked

  • Comfort following established processes and store procedures

  • Strong attention to detail, particularly when handling transactions and online orders

  • The ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks during busy shifts

  • A collaborative, team-oriented approach and willingness to support others

  • Openness to feedback and a desire to learn, grow, and contribute to the success of the business

All full time positions are eligible for NJ Sick Time and Paid Time Off (PTO). 

Tea & Oranges is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, Veteran status, or any other legally protected status. 

Please call 908-287-5193 or email margot@shopteaandoranges.com to apply.