Sales Assistant

COBS Bread; Penticton; On-site; CAD 20,741 - 29,540; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Training program

Career advancement opportunities

Complimentary products each shift

Job summary

COBS Bread in Penticton is looking for a personable Sales Assistant who loves to share their passion for fresh baked goods. Join a fun team environment with flexible hours and opportunities for career advancement. No experience necessary; just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn!

You will be responsible for providing excellent customer service, merchandising, and assisting with bakery production. Apply today to become part of a community-oriented team dedicated to making a difference!

Qualifications

• Takes pride in providing a personable experience for customers.
• Has relevant retail experience and cash handling skills.
• Self-motivated and enjoys learning new skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer experience.
• Merchandise products and execute marketing campaigns.
• Assist with bakery production as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Positive attitude

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Job description

Share in something more with a career at COBS Bread

Compensation

Starting at $18.25 per hour.

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

Why You Were Bread for This

• 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

Perks & What You’ll Feel Good About

• 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.

Location: 300 Riverside Drive, Penticton, BC.

About COBS Bread

With over 180 locations, COBS Bread serves fresh and delightful baked goods to communities across Canada every day. Any unsold items are donated daily to various local charities and food banks. The company's success can be attributed to the quality of our product, the development of our people, and our warm and friendly customer service.

COBS Bread is part of Bakers Delight – Established in 1980 operating as Bakers Delight in Australia and New Zealand, and since 2003 as COBS Bread in Canada and the USA. Together we have grown to more than 700 bakeries across Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA. The entire network employs over 15,000 people, serving more than 2.1 million customers each week.

Accessibility

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.