Sales Assistant

COBS Bread; Oakville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a leading bakery where your enthusiasm for fresh baked goods will shine! As a Sales Assistant, you'll be the face of the bakery, providing exceptional customer service and creating a welcoming environment for our loyal customers. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn about baking while working in a fun, team-oriented atmosphere. With flexible hours and a commitment to your growth through training programs, this is more than just a job—it's a chance to build a fulfilling career in a supportive community. If you have a passion for food and a knack for connecting with people, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Flexible Hours

Training Program

Career Advancement Opportunities

Complimentary Products

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and friendly demeanor essential for customer interactions.
• Reliability and self-motivation are key traits for success.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer experience and build relationships.
• Assist with merchandising and marketing campaigns in the bakery.
• Maintain cleanliness and assist in production tasks as needed.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Sales Skills

Cash Handling

Baking Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Your Role as Sales Assistant

At COBS Bread, we celebrate fresh. Our Sales Assistants are experts in freshness, and in giving our customers a great in-bakery experience. Right now, we are looking for personable Sales Assistants to share their enthusiasm for all things fluffy and sweet with our loyal customers. No experience necessary - just the right attitude and a willingness to learn.

What Your Day Looks Like

• Work as part of a small team, providing an exceptional customer experience, and getting to know your regular, loyal customers.
• Be responsible for merchandising product and executing marketing campaigns.
• Work alongside your team to keep the bakery clean and assist with production as needed (Yep - you’re going to learn how to do some baking!).

Why You Were Bread for This

• You are someone who takes pride in providing a great and personable experience for our customers.
• You have a positive attitude and friendly demeanor.
• You are reliable, self-motivated, and enjoy learning new skills.
• You are a team player who is approachable and likes working with people.
• Relevant retail experience and experience in handling cash, credit card, and debit transactions is a strong asset.

Physical Requirements

• Continuous standing/walking for all tasks.
• Constant use of both hands.
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 7.5 kg, reaching below shoulder level, bending, and turning.
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 22 kg, pushing, pulling, crouching, bending, and reaching above shoulder level.

Perks & What You’ll Feel Good About

• A fun teamwork environment with flexible hours.
• Our training program – Continue to develop your sales and leadership skills through our Bronze and Silver Sales Development Qualification program.
• Career advancement opportunities – We have a stake in helping passionate team members grow and have more impact in the business and community.
• Complimentary products on us every shift.
• And more, including benefits for all full-time employees.

While we thank you for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

About COBS Bread

With over 130 locations, COBS Bread serves fresh and delightful baked goods to communities across Canada every day. Any unsold items are donated daily to various local charities and food banks. The company's success can be attributed to the quality of our product, the development of our people, and our warm and friendly customer service.

COBS Bread is part of Bakers Delight – Established in 1980 operating as Bakers Delight in Australia and New Zealand, and since 2003 as COBS Bread in Canada and the USA. Together we have grown to more than 700 bakeries across Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the USA. The entire network employs over 15,000 people, serving more than 2.1 million customers each week.

Accessibility

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.