Hardgoods Sales (Seasonal)

Squire John's; Meaford; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Employee discounts on ski gear

Positive, supportive work environment

Work in a beautiful setting

Product training and brand exposure

Job summary

Squire John's Main Store is seeking a Seasonal Hardgoods Sales Associate for the winter season. Help skiers and snowboarders find the right equipment and share your passion for winter sports on every customer interaction.

Greet customers, assess needs, fit boots, and coordinate with service for mounting and tuning while delivering friendly, expert advice. Join a local team focused on great service and outdoor fun.

Qualifications

• Previous retail sales experience is an asset; we'll train right person.
• Boot fitting experience or training is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of, or passion for, skiing and snowboarding.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Comfortable using a POS system and handling cash, debit and credit transactions.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Availability for the full winter season, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50lbs.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide friendly, knowledgeable service on the shop floor.
• Assess customer needs, ability level, terrain preferences and budget to recommend the right gear.
• Fit ski and snowboard boots and explain how fit affects comfort and performance.
• Build product knowledge and share it clearly with customers.
• Suggest complementary items and accessories to complete the setup.
• Coordinate with service team on binding mounts, tuning and pickup.
• Process sales, returns, exchanges and gift cards using the POS.
• Merchandise displays and keep areas clean and stocked.
• Assist with receiving, tagging, pricing and inventory counts.
• Support store promotions and help meet sales goals.
• Follow health, safety, loss-prevention and cash-handling procedures.

Skills

Retail sales

Customer service

Communication skills

Cash handling

Team player

Stand for long periods

Tools

POS system

Job description

Main Store Full Time The Blue Mountains, ON

Hardgoods Sales Associate (Winter Season)

Location: Squire John’s, 209896 Highway 26 West, The Blue Mountains, ON.

Employment type: Seasonal, Full Time

Season: Approximately October/November – April 15th

Hours: Monday – Friday, Weekends, and Holidays as required.

Reports to: Managing Director

About Us

Established in 1969, Squire John's is a locally rooted retailer with seven locations across the Blue Mountain, Collingwood and Georgian Triangle areas. In winter we're all about skis, snowboards and snowshoes, and in summer we switch to bikes, BBQs and patio furniture. Our customers are locals, weekend warriors, families and sports enthusiasts, and we pride ourselves on expert advice and friendly, top-notch service. Join a team that loves the outdoors and takes care of its people and its customers.

Position Summary

As a seasonal Hardgoods Sales Associate at our Main Store on highway 26, you'll help skiers and snowboarders of every level find the equipment that's right for them. You'll bring your product knowledge and your passion for winter sports to every conversation, so they leave confident in their gear and excited for the season ahead.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide friendly, knowledgeable service on the shop floor


• Assess customer needs, ability level, terrain preferences and budget to recommend the right skis, snowboards, boots, bindings, poles and helmets


• Fit ski and snowboard boots, and explain how fit affects comfort and performance


• Build product knowledge on current brands, technologies and new arrivals, and share it clearly with customers


• Suggest complementary items and accessories to complete the customer's setup


• Coordinate with the service team on binding mounts, tuning and equipment pickup


• Process sales, returns, exchanges and gift cards accurately using the POS system


• Merchandise and maintain hardgoods displays, walls and demo areas so they are clean, organized and well stocked


• Assist with receiving, tagging, pricing and inventory counts


• Support store promotions, sales events and programs, and help meet team sales goals


• Follow all health and safety, loss-prevention and cash-handling procedures


• Take on other retail duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous retail sales experience, ideally in ski, snowboard or outdoor equipment, is an asset, but we'll train the right person


• Boot fitting experience or training is an asset


• Strong knowledge of, or passion for, skiing and snowboarding


• Excellent customer service and communication skills, with a friendly, consultative approach to selling


• Comfortable using a POS system and handling cash, debit and credit transactions


• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently as well as part of a team


• Availability for the full winter season, including weekends and holidays


• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50lbs


• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive wages, commensurate with your expertise, experience and relevant qualifications


• Employee discounts on ski, snowboard, apparel and winter gear


• A positive, supportive work environment with a team that has fun and looks out for each other


• Work in a beautiful setting at a well-known local club


• Product training and opportunities to learn from brand reps and industry experts

Squire John's is committed to an inclusive and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.