DSW: Sales Associate

Designer Brands Canada; Whitby; On-site; CAD 20,002 - 28,488; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30% discount on regular priced merchandise

Flexible scheduling

Monthly bonus potential

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Growth and training opportunities

Job summary

Designer Brands Canada in Whitby is seeking a Part-time Sales Associate for its DSW banner. In this role, you will enhance customer connections and assist in achieving store objectives, focusing on exceptional service and teamwork.

The ideal candidate is approachable, motivated for results, and flexible with scheduling, including weekends. Benefits include a 30% discount, flexible scheduling, and growth opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• Open and approachable attitude when interacting with customers.
• Strong will to assist customer needs.
• Motivated and driven to achieve results.

Responsibilities

• Create exceptional customer experiences.
• Maintain product knowledge and industry trends.
• Encourage positive customer connections and loyalty.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

WILL YOUR SHOES TAKE YOU TO A CAREER AT DSW? At Designer Brands Canada, we encourage you to be yourself and respect others for who they are. Our diversity makes us strong and creates an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone’s self-expression is highly valued. We know that fostering diversity and inclusion brings out your full potential and creates an engaging environment for everyone. We believe that you, in all your uniqueness, belong at Designer Brands (Canada) and welcome all applicants. #Canyoufillourshoes?

We’re looking for a (Part-time) Sales Associate for our DSW banner who will put their best foot forward. As a (Part-time) Sales Associate, you will report to the Store Manager and assist in fostering inclusivity and diverse customer connections. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering on service standards to achieve store objectives, which includes in-store sales, web orders, goals as directed by the Store Manager. Your ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, collaborate and execute on operational excellence will be key to your success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Maximize store business results by consistently creating exceptional customer experiences.
• Maintains exceptional product knowledge and industry trend knowledge.
• Provide a shopping experience that encourages responsive customer service, compelling merchandise presentation and operational integrity that will encourage positive customer connections and loyalty.
• Fosters teamwork, collaboration and change advocacy within the store and district.
• Maintain effective, open lines of communication with the Store Manager.
• Carry out other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Open, approachable, and outgoing attitude when interacting with customers and co-workers.
• Excellent customer service and strong will to assist customer needs.
• Motivated and driven to achieve results.
• Ability to work efficiently in the fast-paced team environment.
• Openness to learn and develop new skills.
• Flexibility and ability to quickly adapt to change.
• Ability to assume a variety of scheduled shifts including closing shifts and weekends as required.

Benefits

• 30% discount off at our stores on regular priced merchandise.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Additional benefits include monthly bonus potential and opportunities.
• 24/7 support available through our Employee Assistance Program to speak with licensed counselors, work/life specialists, legal and financial assistance, and more.
• Unlimited opportunity for growth and training and development programs.
• Open Door Policy and much more.

Pay: $17.60 per hour

Join our retail team about vacancies: This posting is for an existing vacancy within Designer Brands Canada.

Use of Artificial Intelligence: Some roles may use AI-enabled tools to support aspects of the recruitment process. Final hiring decisions are made by hiring managers.

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