Sales Associate

COBS Bread; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join COBS Bread as a Sales Associate, where you will deliver exceptional customer service in a team-oriented environment. This role offers the opportunity to learn baking skills while working with fresh baked goods. No experience is needed—just bring your passion for great food and a willingness to learn!

Qualifications

• Passionate about providing outstanding customer service.
• Positive and friendly attitude is essential.
• Reliable and self-motivated with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team to provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain merchandise displays and execute marketing campaigns.
• Assist in production tasks and maintain cleanliness in the bakery.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Collaboration

POS Systems

Cash Handling

Learning New Skills

Job description

2024 Great Place to Work Certified

Demand for COBS Bread is unprecedented in this time of need, and we are hiring sales team members to help serve our community.

Nothing is more important to us than the health and safety of our staff, franchisees, partners and customers.

We are reinforcing our rigorous standards and operating procedures in order to ensure we are providing the most sanitary and safe environment for our staff and customers.

At COBS Bread, we celebrate fresh. Our Sales Associates are experts in freshness, and in providing an exceptional customer experience in our bakery. We are on the lookout for friendly and enthusiastic Sales Associates to join our team and share their passion for fresh baked goods. No prior experience is necessary—just a great attitude and a willingness to learn!

Thank you for your interest in joining COBS Bread and sharing our renowned fresh baked goods with your community.

Why Work at COBS Bread?

Our goal is to provide you with the opportunities you need to achieve your goals. Wherever your career takes you, our wish is that the experience you gain at COBS will always be a part of the recipe that makes you, you.

Through development programs that provide you with opportunities to take the lead in production, marketing, and sales, we are invested in giving you the ingredients you need to grow in your career.

While you’re here, we’re happy to offer unique benefits that make working at COBS Bread that much sweeter.

As a Sales Associate at COBS Bread, you will:

• Work collaboratively within a small team to provide exceptional customer service and foster a welcoming environment.
• Be responsible for merchandise displays and executing promotional marketing campaigns.
• Help maintain cleanliness in the bakery and assist in production tasks, giving you the chance to learn baking skills.

What we are looking for in a successful candidate:

• Someone who is passionate about delivering excellent customer service and creating a friendly shopping experience.
• Experience with cash handling and POS systems is preferred.
• Previous experience in retail is a plus but not mandatory.
• Positive and friendly attitude is essential.
• Must be reliable, self-motivated, and open to learning new skills.
• Team player who enjoys interacting with people and working in a collaborative environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequent use of hands for various tasks including operating the POS system.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of products up to 7.5 kg.
• Reaching, bending, and turning as needed for various tasks.
• Occasional lifting of items up to 22 kg and performing tasks such as pushing, pulling, and crouching.

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.