Retail Sales Associate (Jolley)

Stewart’s Shops is expanding in Vermont! We are a growing convenience store chain in New York and Vermont with friendly store associates and great customers! We are looking for shop Partners (sales associates), Shift Supervisors and Assistant Managers with flexible schedules to join our current team in Vermont shops.

Stewart’s Shops is known for:
  • Our fun work atmosphere - Our shops are fast paced and fun to work in. You will work with people who are owners and get to know many of our long term and loyal customers.
  • Flexible schedules - We offer our partners a part-time flexible schedule. Whether you are looking for mornings, evenings, or just weekends- we probably have the schedule that will work for you.
  • Growth opportunities - Because we promote from within, we can give you the training and the opportunities that you need to grow. Many of our partners go on to be Assistant Managers, Shop Trainers, Managers, Auditors, or join corporate staff.
  • Our benefits - Our employees own 1/3 of the company and share in the growth and profits through our ESOP. We also offer health, dental and vision insurance to full-time employees.
  • Community Support - Stewart’s Shops and the Dake Foundation donate $9 million to local non-profit organizations yearly.
Shop Responsibilities:
  • Prepare food items such as pastries, sandwiches, wraps, hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza and various other quick & easy “food on the go” options.
  • Make coffee and keep multiple flavor options fresh and available throughout the day.
  • Process customer transactions through the register.
  • Stock shop shelves, as well as the cooler and freezer.
  • Maintain standards of cleanliness inside and outside of the shop.
  • Provide excellent customer service.
  • Communicate shop promotions with customers.

We Offer:
  • $16.50 - $18.50/hour starting pay based on experience.
  • Employee Discount.
  • Health, vision, and dental benefits to full-time associates.
  • 100% company paid Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for associates who maintain 1000 hours per year.


To help provide our employees with a safe work environment, we are a drug free workplace.

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