Muskoka / Bracebridge – Retail Sales Associate

Algonquin Outfitters, Ontario, Canada; Bracebridge; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Algonquin Outfitters is seeking Retail Sales Associates for its Bracebridge location for the summer season. As a Sales Associate, you will help customers lead active lifestyles by providing outstanding service, assisting with rentals, and maintaining store inventory. Enjoy excellent perks, including a fun work environment and discounts.

Benefits

Staff discount

Use rental gear at no charge

Fun work environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a retail environment is ideal but attitude counts.
• Knowledge and love of the outdoors, apparel, and gear.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with an engaging personality.

Responsibilities

• Sales - front of store, answering phones, welcoming customers, cash duties.
• Rentals - assist with directing rental customers.
• Customer Service - create an awesome experience.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Team Player

Multitasking

Product Knowledge

Tools

POS Systems

Job description

Are you looking to:

• Meet fun people?
• Play in Muskoka and Algonquin Park?
• Use rental gear at no charge?
• Enjoy a staff discount?
• Have an absolute blast this summer?

Algonquin Outfitters is actively seeking Retail Sales Associates to join our teamat our Bracebridge location for the 2025 summer season! As one of our Sales Associates, you aren’t just selling the products we stock, you are helping people get outside and lead active and adventurous lifestyles. Here’s a few things you will do in this job:

• Sales – front of store, answering phones, welcoming customers, cash duties.
• Rentals – assist with directing rental customers.
• Merchandising and Inventory – receive shipments, stock, and help maintain our spaces.
• Customer Service – create an awesome experience and deliver excellent customer service.
• Fun – We want our team members to love what they do, so we want you to help promote a fun and inclusive work environment!

What will you bring to us?

• Previous experience in a retail environment (this is ideal but attitude and enthusiasm count for a lot!).
• Knowledge and love of the outdoors, apparel, and gear with confidence to provide product knowledge to our customers.
• Desire to go above and beyond with a can-do, enthusiastic and team player attitude.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with an engaging and approachable personality.
• Experience with POS systems is an asset.

We need someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can multitask & prioritize, follow through thoroughly on tasks with little supervision and has a high standard of quality in all that they do. And it goes without saying that in the retail world, we are open on weekends and some holidays, so we need our Associates to be willing to work these hours.

We think working at AO is pretty awesome so if you would like to learn more about these opportunities and what it is like to work with AO, please connect with us by sending your resume and a brief introduction of who you are and why you would be a great addition to the AO team.

Accessibility and Accommodation:
Algonquin Outfitters is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and accessible workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We will work with you to meet your needs in a manner that respects your dignity and independence, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $17.20 per hour

Day range:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Shift:

• Day shift