Sales Assistant

COBS Bread; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community bakery is seeking a Sales Assistant to enhance the customer experience and support team operations. Ideal candidates will bring a positive attitude and a willingness to learn in a fun environment. This position offers flexible hours and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Complimentary products

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in providing excellent customer service is preferred.
• No prior experience necessary; a willingness to learn is essential.
• Ability to handle transactions is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer experience and build rapport.
• Merchandise products and execute marketing campaigns.
• Assist with production and keep the bakery clean.

Skills

Customer service

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Reliability

Learning new skills

Cash handling

Job description

Overview

Share in something more with a career at COBS Bread

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

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!)

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

• 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
• And more, including benefits for all full time employees

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

About COBS Bread

With over 130 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.