icebreaker: Sales Associate - Calgary Touchlab

Icebreaker; Calgary; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Icebreaker, in Calgary, is hiring a part-time Sales Associate to create memorable shopping experiences through product knowledge and exceptional service.

You will work with a collaborative team to drive store sales, maintain brand presentation, and support store operations while upholding VF's values and standards.

Qualifications

• 0–1 year of relevant retail experience.
• A High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to genuinely engage with a diverse group of customers with strong communication.
• Willingness to learn product knowledge and brand.
• Proficient with basic retail computer systems and POS.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift light to moderate weight.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized customer engagement through genuine interactions.
• Build sales by maintaining a consumer-centric mindset and effective selling.
• Assist in visual merchandising, product replenishment, and brand presentation.
• Perform cashier duties and support loss prevention initiatives as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized store environment and adhere to policies and safety standards.
• Model inclusive behavior that respects diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Skills

Customer engagement

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Retail experience

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Job description

At icebreaker and Smartwool, we are two unique brands that embody the same spirit of belonging, adventure, sustainability, and getting out there. We create products made for people who enjoy nature and want to go far and feel good. We do this all while keeping our planet and the impact of our products in mind. So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us - our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of fun, adventure-loving people, icebreaker and Smartwool may be just the place for you. To learn more about our values and our culture, visit www.icebreaker.com or www.smartwool.com.

Sales Associate

What will you do?

A day in the life of a Sales Associate at icebreaker looks a little like this. As a Sales Associate, you are the face of the brand - bringing energy, authenticity, and a customer-first mindset to every interaction. You will create memorable shopping experiences by engaging with customers, sharing product knowledge, and delivering exceptional service. As part of a collaborative team, you'll contribute to the store’s success through sales, visual merchandising, and operational excellence. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment, enjoys connecting with people, and is passionate about delivering best-in-class customer experience. Lets break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

• Deliver a high level of personalized customer engagement through genuine interactions.
• Build sales by maintaining a consumer-centric mindset and modeling selling behaviors.
• Share relevant product, brand, and community knowledge to enhance the customer experience.
• Achieve individual and team sales goals by utilizing available resources and tools.
• Assist in visual merchandising, product replenishment, and maintaining brand presentation standards.
• Perform cashier duties and support loss prevention initiatives as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and customer-ready store environment.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Model inclusive behavior that respects diverse backgrounds and experiences.

What do you need to succeed?

We all bring unique skills to work each day. For this role, there are foundational skills needed to succeed, along with 0-1 year of relevant experience. A High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred; but we value hands-on experience and demonstrated achievements most.

• Ability to genuinely and comfortably engage with a diverse group of customers.
• Strong communication skills - both verbal and written.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and adapt to changing business needs.
• Customer service experience preferred; retail experience is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and share product and brand knowledge.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proficient computer skills including basic retail systems and applications.
• Ability to stand and move throughout the store for extended periods and perform physical tasks such as bending, reaching, squatting, climbing ladders, and lifting light to moderate weight, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Now WE have a question for YOU. Are you in?

Hiring Range: $16.00 - $21.78 CAD per hour

Benefits at VF Corporation: This position is a part-time or limited time position (ie., internship) and is not eligible for all of the benefit plans offered at VF Corporation. There are some benefits the company offers that this position can participate in. You can review a general overview of the benefits provided at VF by visiting www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on the benefits options you qualify for will be provided upon hire. Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. Although all positions have a hiring range based upon market data, this position has a minimum starting rate that is listed above. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail]. VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law. Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

MORE THAN A JOB, AN ADVENTURE WHEN YOU JOIN ICEBREAKER YOU JOIN A COMMUNITY

We're a community of passionate, authentic and adventurous achievers bringing quality, performance apparel to the world, ethically and sustainably. In 1995 we pioneered the merino performance apparel industry from New Zealand's windy little capital. Today, we're a global brand with teams in NZ, Australia, USA, Canada, Germany, France and Switzerland. Together we're pushing the boundaries of natural fiber and stocking more than 5000 stores across 50 countries.

To learn more about Icebreaker, click here. If you've got what it takes to join our team, explore our opportunities.

VF Diversity Vision Statement

VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world.

VF is an equal employment opportunity employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled.

VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.

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