Retail Sales Associate - Halifax S/C

Gap; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A major retail brand in Halifax is seeking a Brand Associate to enhance the customer experience. Responsibilities include engaging with customers, driving sales, and maintaining store operations. Candidates should be effective communicators with a passion for retail and a flexible schedule. This role offers competitive benefits including merchandise discounts and paid time off.

Benefits

50% merchandise discount

Paid time off plans

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Qualifications

• An effective communicator who interacts well with customers and team members.
• A customer-focused service provider who delivers exceptional experiences.
• Proficient with retail technology.

Responsibilities

• Generate loyalty by educating customers about loyalty programs.
• Drive sales through suggestive selling.
• Maintain a neat and organized work environment.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer-focused service

Retail technology proficiency

Problem-solving

Flexibility in scheduling

Job description

About Gap

Gap has always represented optimistic American style. Starting with our first store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, opened almost 50 years ago by Doris and Don Fisher, our brand is built around our phenomenal people—our employees and customers. These individuals are rooted in our legacy but focused on the future, committed to leaving the world better than they found it.

We’ve built our brand on staying true to our roots while innovating for what’s next. If you want to be part of an iconic American brand and help shape its future, we’d love to have you join us.

About The Role

As a Brand Associate, you are a vital part of our team, bringing our brand to life for our customers. Your responsibilities include engaging with customers through excellent service to foster brand loyalty. You will use your product knowledge to educate, inform, inspire, and assist customers with their wardrobe needs. Collaborating with your leadership team, you will deliver a top-tier customer experience across all channels.

What You'll Do

• Consistently treat all customers and employees with respect, contributing to a positive work environment.
• Promote loyalty by educating customers about our loyalty programs.
• Engage with customers to drive sales and service through suggestive selling.
• Enhance the customer experience using all omnichannel offerings.
• Achieve personal goals that contribute to overall store success.
• Support various store functions including sales floor, fitting rooms, cash wrap, and back of house.
• Maintain a neat and organized work environment.
• Handle customer interactions and potential issues courteously and professionally.
• Execute operational processes effectively and efficiently.

Who You Are

• An effective communicator who interacts well with customers and team members to meet goals.
• A customer-focused service provider who delivers exceptional experiences both on and off the sales floor.
• Passionate about retail and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• A problem solver committed to continuous improvement, open to feedback, and proactive in taking action.
• Flexible schedule availability, including holidays, evenings, overnights, and weekends.
• Proficient with retail technology.
• Capable of maneuvering around the sales floor, stockroom, and office, and able to lift up to 30 lbs.

Benefits at Gap

• Merchandise discounts across our brands: 50% off at Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, and Athleta; 30% off at Outlet; 10% off markdowns at Gap, Banana Republic, and Outlet.
• Competitive paid time off plans.
• Company match for donations and volunteer time.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Virtual health care available 24/7.
• Maternity/Parental top-up benefits.
• Additional benefits available for eligible employees.

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We prioritize recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified individuals of all backgrounds without regard to protected statuses. Recognized for our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we were named by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity in 2022.