Sales Associate

Roots; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian lifestyle brand seeks dynamic individuals with retail experience, preferably in apparel, to join its team. You will build relationships with customers and ensure their loyalty through excellent service and store presentation. This role offers the opportunity to positively impact the company's future while thriving in a culture of inclusivity and respect.

Qualifications

• Retail experience, preferably in apparel.
• Good judgment in all situations.
• Upbeat, optimistic, passionate and friendly.

Responsibilities

• Display a 'customer comes first' attitude.
• Resolve customer issues at store level.
• Perform POS transactions and merchandising tasks.
• Ensure store is visually appealing and well-maintained.

Skills

Retail experience preferably in apparel

Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with customers

Understanding retail operation concepts

Excellent presentation skills

Self-starter

Ability to build buy-in

Job description

Established in 1973, Roots is a proudly Canadian lifestyle brand that celebrates authenticity, quality, and community. Inspired by the great outdoors, we create timeless, sustainable apparel and leather goods designed for comfort and everyday adventure. At Roots, we believe in fostering a culture of inclusivity, creativity, and teamwork – where every team member plays a role in shaping our brand’s legacy. If you bring passion to everything you do, lead with integrity, and believe in the power of collaboration to drive growth, we’d love to have you on our journey!

Why Join Roots?

Roots is not only a brand, it’s a culture and lifestyle. We look for dynamic individuals who are not only interested in retail and fashion, but who enjoy challenges and share our vision for a safer, cleaner, healthier planet. In addition to our customers, an intrinsic part of our success has always been the people who work here. Roots is a company in which you can grow and benefit from the great opportunities often available. All members of our team are encouraged to ‘spread their roots’.

What We’re Looking For?

To be successful, you’ll need to possess:

• Retail experience preferably in apparel.
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with customers.
• Experience with understanding retail operation concepts such as maintaining store standards, cash handling, and merchandise presentation.
• Self‑starter and uses good judgment in all situations.
• Excellent presentation skills in a retail environment.
• Upbeat, optimistic, passionate and friendly.
• Ability to understand the needs of the customer.
• Ability to build buy‑in to an idea, a decision, an action, a product, or a service.

The Impact You’ll Have

This is an opportunity to shape our company’s future by:

• Display a “customer comes first” attitude. Ensuring that customer loyalty is built and maintained.
• Resolving customer issues effectively at store level in a timely and positive manner.
• Be a team player and contribute to the stores’ success.
• Perform POS (point of sales transactions) and merchandising tasks, such as receiving shipment, replenishment, price markdowns, fitting room upkeep.
• Keep current on our product and service updates.
• Ensure store is visually appealing contributing to company standards through product presentation, replenishment, store housekeeping, store maintenance and visual displays.
• Adhere to all Loss Prevention policies as per guidelines and policies.

Sound Like You? Apply Now!

We’d like to thank everyone who applies, but we can only contact applicants who are most qualified. Roots Corporation offers a culture that fosters inclusion and respect. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices, in compliance with the AODA. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process, applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.

At Roots we appreciate that skills and expertise are cultivated through a range of experiences. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s diverse landscape in our products, team, and workplace culture. We value your unique perspective and encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every listed requirement. Accommodations are available for applicants throughout the recruitment process.