Little Burgundy Sales Lead

Little Burgundy; Halifax; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Rapid promotion opportunities

Fun environment

Integrity and passion

Excellent benefits and employee-dis

Base pay, sales commission, and bonus

Job summary

Little Burgundy is seeking a committed Sales Lead to support store management, mentor associates, and drive sales performance at our Halifax location. You will coach staff, ensure outstanding customer service, and uphold brand standards in a fast-paced fashion retail environment.

You should be capable of multi-tasking, motivate a team, and handle opening/closing duties while maintaining Loss Prevention practices. Night and weekend shifts required; bilingualism valued.

Qualifications

• Must have strong customer service skills and sales drive.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with customers.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Ability to multi-task and work nights/weekends as required.
• Interpretation and use of brand standards in-store.
• Cares about integrity and teamwork and will contribute to a positive store culture.

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed store and personal sales goals.
• Assist in training and developing a successful sales team.
• Provide feedback, coaching, and accountability to all employees by enforcing policies.
• Perform all opening and closing duties according to policy.
• Supervise all daily store operations in management's absence.
• Oversee loss prevention practices when management is not present.
• Communicate store needs to management promptly.
• Complete all assigned tasks and required training.
• Deliver a fun, full-service experience to customers.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Communication

Bilingual (French/English)

Job description

Little Burgundy is a hip-branded footwear retailer with its own unique style for discerning tastes. We are all about artistic expression, creativity and embracing diversity. We aim to deliver great service and create memorable experiences for our beloved customers.

POURQUOI TRAVAILLER CHEZ LITTLE BURGUNDY?

TÂCHES PRINCIPALES DU POSTE

EXIGENCES DU POSTE

INFORMATIONS RELATIVES AUX CANDIDATURES

Little Burgundy was founded in 2008 in the namesake neighborhood in Montreal, Quebec. Little Burgundy is a branded footwear destination with its own unique style for discerning taste. The notion of being local and staying connected to our roots is key to our brand’s DNA. With more than 30 stores across Canada, Little Burgundy offers the best brands on the market such as Converse, New Balance, Birkenstock, Vans, Reebok and many more.

Little Burgundy is always looking for great people to join our team!

• Rapid promotion opportunities for top performers - we promote from within
• You get to work in a fun environment with the coolest people around
• We conduct business with integrity and passion
• Excellent benefits and employee discount
• Compensation includes base pay, sales commission, and bonus potential*

JOB SUMMARY

To assist store management with basic store operations, developing associates, and achieving store and personal sales goals and standards of performance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Meet and exceed store and personal sales goals and standards of performance
• Assist in training and developing a successful sales team
• Provide feedback, coaching, and accountability to all employees by enforcing all company policies and practices
• Perform all opening and closing duties according to company policy
• Supervise and manage all aspects of daily store operations in store management’s absence
• Supervise and manage all aspects of Loss Prevention practices in store management’s absence
• Effectively communicate all store needs to store management
• Complete all assigned tasks and responsibilities promptly
• Complete all required training
• Provide a fun, full service experience to all customers
• Resolve customer issues effectively
• Understand the Little Burgundy culture and demonstrate it to the team

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Desire to succeed in fast-paced retail environment
• Bilingualism as required (Quebec only) **
• Willingness to learn
• Completion of all training programs leading up to Sales Lead position or equivalent training
• Ability to work night and weekend shifts
• Ability to climb, reach, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Stand for long periods of time
• Must be at least 18 years of age*

*Age requirements for part-time employment may vary based on territory or province

** General knowledge of English is required to be able to effectively communicate to all customers, including English-speaking tourists, and to home office personnel in Nashville.

*The pay rate, commission, and bonus structure varies per job title, county, city, state or province. Benefits offered may include medical, vision, and dental insurance, a vacation package, and community service hours but may also vary by state, province, or territory. For clarification, refer to www.benefitsatgenesco.com

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