Sales Assistant

Cobs Bread 2; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Sales training program

Career advancement opportunities

Complimentary products on shift

Job summary

COBS Bread Windermere in Edmonton is seeking a Sales Assistant to deliver a warm, in-bakery experience for customers. No prior experience required, just a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

You'll join a small team, handle merchandising, assist with marketing campaigns, keep the bakery clean, and may learn baking basics. Flexible hours and a training program support growth.

We offer a fun team environment with opportunities for career advancement and complimentary products on each shift.

Qualifications

• Strong customer-service orientation and ability to engage with shoppers.
• Teamwork and a friendly, approachable demeanor.
• Reliable, self-motivated and eager to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide an exceptional customer experience and engage with regular customers.
• Merchandise products and support marketing campaigns.
• Keep the bakery clean and assist with production as needed, including basic baking tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Positive attitude

Reliable

Tools

Cash handling

Job description

2024 Top 50 Best Workplaces in Canada ™ by Great Place to Work

We are looking for a Sales Associate for COBS Bread Windermere, Edmonton

Our Role

When you work with COBS Bread, you’re part of a workplace that is committed to providing you with an experience that will help you rise to any occasion. We’re here to encourage you to grow, connect with your community, have fun with your team, and to share in something more. We’ve got exciting plans in place for you as a passionate, inquisitive and eager team player who wants to make an impact.

Your Role as Sales Assistant

At COBS Bread, we celebrate fresh. Our Sales Assistants are experts in freshness, and in giving our customers a great in-bakery experience. Right now, we are looking for personable Sales Assistant to share their enthusiasm for all things fluffy and sweet with our loyal customers. No experience necessary- just the right attitude and a willingness to learn.

What Your Day Looks Like

• Work as part of a small team, providing an exceptional customer experience, and getting to know your regular, loyal customers
• Be responsible for merchandising product and executing marketing campaigns
• Work alongside your team to keep the bakery clean, and assist with production as needed. (Yep- you’re going to learn how to do some baking!)

Requirements

• You are someone who takes pride in providing a great and personable experience for our customers
• You have a positive attitude and friendly demeanour
• You are reliable, self-motivated, and enjoys learning new skills
• You are a team player who is approachable and likes working with people
• Relevant retail experience and experience in handling cash, credit card and debit transactions is a strong asset

Physical Requirements

• Continuous standing/ walking for all tasks
• Constant use of both hands
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 7.5 kg., reaching below shoulder level, bending and turning
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 22 kg, pushing, pulling, crouching, bending and reaching above shoulder level

Benefits

• A fun team work environment with flexible hours
• Our training program – Continue to develop your sales and leadership skills through our Bronze and Silver Sales Development Qualification program.
• Career advancement opportunities – We have a stake in helping passionate team members grow and have more impact in the business and community.
• Complimentary products on us every shift

While we thank you for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.