Sales Associates – Riga Airport

Do you want to experience the atmosphere of departure and the international work environment at your workplace? 

If you answered yes, come and work with us! 

At Avolta, we create memorable travel experiences. As the global leader in travel retail and food & beverage, we operate in more than 70 countries and serve millions of travellers every day through a diverse portfolio of world-class brands and concepts. 

As we prepare to launch our operations at Riga Airport, we are looking for passionate and customer-focused professionals who want to be part of an exciting new chapter. This is a unique opportunity to help establish a new standard for travel retail and hospitality in Latvia while contributing to a business that will serve travellers from around the world. 

Sales Associates – Riga Airport 

Duty Free & Specialty Stores

As a Sales Associate, you will work across our Duty Free and Specialty stores at Riga Airport. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Delivering a welcoming and high-quality customer experience 
• Engaging with both Latvian and international customers and actively supporting sales
• Helping customers discover and select products from our wide range of international and local brands 
• Operating the cash register 
• Replenishing products and ensuring excellent product availability and presentation 
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and overall store appearance 
• Working together with your colleagues to create a positive, customer-focused and results-driven environment

We offer positions with different working-hour arrangements, approximately 25–35 hours per week, depending on the agreed contract. 

Airport retail operates every day of the year and follows passenger traffic. This means that the role includes early mornings, late evenings, weekends and public holidays. 

Some shifts may start around 04:00, while operations can continue until 01:00 or later, depending on the store and flight schedule. 

Previous experience in retail, sales or customer service is highly valued. Experience from Riga Airport, Duty Free or travel retail is particularly relevant. 

Knowledge and experience in categories such as beauty, cosmetics, fragrances, alcohol, confectionery and other travel retail products is also considered an advantage. 

We are looking for people who: 

• Enjoy working with customers and creating great service experiences
• Are comfortable in a fast-paced international environment 
• Take initiative and actively contribute to sales
• Are confident approaching different customers and situations
• Work well as part of a team
• Maintain a positive attitude even during busy or challenging periods
• Want to learn, develop and be part of building Avolta’s operation at Riga Airport

Above all, we believe that attitude makes the difference.

• The opportunity to become part of Avolta, a global travel retail organization
• Comprehensive onboarding and training to support you in your role 
• Product and sales training
• Workwear 
• Employee benefits 
• Opportunities to participate in sales incentive programs
• Opportunities for learning, development and future career growth within Avolta 
• The opportunity to be part of building our new retail operation at Riga Airport from the very beginning

Language skills

As we serve both local and international passengers, English and Latvian language skills are important for the role. 

Additional language skills are considered an advantage.

Please note

The position also requires fulfilling the relevant Riga Airport security and access requirements.

If you are currently working at Riga Airport and are interested in continuing your career in airport retail with Avolta, we would be very happy to hear from you. 

Join us and be part of the next chapter of retail at Riga Airport.