Muskoka / Huntsville – Senior Retail Sales Associate

Algonquin Outfitters, Ontario, Canada; Huntsville; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading outdoor retail company is seeking a Senior Sales Associate in Huntsville. This role offers opportunities for growth into management and requires a passion for outdoor activities and customer service experience. Responsibilities include assisting customers with gear selection and supporting store operations. The ideal candidate should be flexible to work various shifts and have a love for adventure.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for skill development

Engagement with outdoor activities

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of retail or customer service experience preferred.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays required.
• Energy and stamina to be on your feet for most of the shift.

Responsibilities

• Connect with customers and help them find the right gear.
• Support rentals, sales, and checkout.
• Grow into supervisory and leadership roles.

Skills

Passion for outdoor adventure

Customer service experience

Knowledge of gear and apparel

Job description

Overview

Algonquin Outfitters is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced retail professional to join our Huntsville team as a Senior Sales Associate. This isn’t just another retail job it’s a chance to learn, grow, and carve out a career path with AO. For the right person, this role is a stepping stone toward becoming a Retail Assistant Manager and beyond. If you’re passionate about the outdoors, thrive in a team environment, and love helping people gear up for their adventures, this could be the perfect next step.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Connect with customers and help them find the right gear for their next paddle, ride, or hike
• Specialize in technical hardgoods like camping gear, kayaks and paddling gear, clothing, and footwear.
• Support rentals, sales, and checkout to keep the store running smoothly
• Answer phones, share your outdoor knowledge, and make sure customers leave excited to return
• Grow into opportunities with supervision, hiring, and leadership

What We’re Looking For

• Passion for outdoor adventure and knowledge of gear and apparel
• 2–5 years of retail or customer service experience (merchandising is a plus, but we’ll train)
• Motivation to go above and beyond, with a customer-first mindset
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Energy and stamina to be on your feet for most of your shift

Why Work with AO?

• A fun, supportive team that shares your love of the outdoors
• Opportunities to learn new skills and grow into leadership
• The chance to connect people with the gear that fuels their adventures

How to Apply

If this sounds like your kind of adventure, send us your resume and a short note about who you are and why you’d be a great fit. We’d love to connect, and we’ll happily share the full job outline with you.

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.