Savannah Bee Company produces honey and bee-inspired body care products. Its owner, Ted Dennard, founded the Bee Cause Project to educate children about honeybees and install beehives in 1,000 schools. Savannah Bee is seeking a sales associate to provide excellent customer service, educate customers about honeybees and Savannah Bee's products, help meet sales goals, and act as a brand ambassador at their retail store in Savannah. Applicants should have cash handling and customer service skills, love honeybees, and be willing to learn about beekeeping.
1. Savannah Bee Company
Sales Associate/Bee Educator
About Savannah Bee:
Savannah Bee’s mission is to provide pure healthy honey and hive-inspired health and beauty
products. We know the importance of educating people about the wonders of the honeybee and
preserving the art of beekeeping.
Staying true to Savannah Bee’s mission, Ted Dennard, Owner and President, is using his
expanded reach to educate more people about the wonder of the honeybee. In 2013 he
founded the Bee Cause Project to stimulate curiosity in young people about the importance of
honeybees in our lives. By installing beehives in 1,000 schools, he hopes to educate children
about the need to understand the noble honeybee and care about their well-being. He regularly
speaks with various organizations and garden clubs about honeybees. Ted’s lifelong passion for
honeybees is seen in his company, the specialty honey, and the luxurious, beehive-based body
care products he distributes. Today, Savannah Bee Company is working to maintain quality and
improve systems while expanding the company’s reach. Ted’s hope is that Savannah Bee
Company resembles a beehive where all his business touches is benefited.
General Description:
This position works at our retail store(s) in downtown Savannah. Part-time and Full-time
positions available. Must be available some nights and weekends. The Sales Associate reports
directly to the Store Manager and Assistant Manager. Key responsibility is to provide outstanding
customer service, educate customers about honeybees, teach customers about the quality and
health benefits of our specialty honeys and body care products, sell products and be a part of an
amazing team.
Responsibilities:
• Ensure every guest is greeted and is introduced to our story and our products
• Help sales team reach monthly sales goals
• Participate in monthly inventory counts
• Operate cash register and handle cash
2. • Stock, assist with displays, and help to ensure that the store is secure, neat and clean at all
times.
• Act as a brand ambassador for Savannah Bee and its products
• Support and foster the Savannah Bee “hive” by being engaged with our team
Skills:
• Cash handling
• Excellent communication skills
• Multitasking
• Be a team player
• Learn quickly and be able to adapt to changes in a fast growing company
Desired Qualifications:
• Beekeeping experience or willingness to learn love of honeybees
• Previous sales or customer service experience