Sales Associate

EQ3; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

EQ3 is seeking a Sales Associate for their Ottawa store, focusing on customer assistance and driving sales through personalized solutions. This full-time role offers a competitive compensation package, employee discounts, and a supportive work environment aimed at professional growth. Successful candidates will possess creative communication skills and retail experience, with the drive to succeed in a collaborative team.

Benefits

Paid time off

Competitive compensation

Employee discount program

Wellness plans

Community engagement initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a commission-based retail sales environment.
• Proficient in operations and systems, including Microsoft Office.
• Available full-time, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in selection and purchase through needs assessment.
• Drive in-store and in-home consultations.
• Create individualized design solutions and floor plans for customers.

Skills

Creative communication skills

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

Ability to multi-task

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS system

Job description

EQ3 was born in opposition to trends, vowing instead to focus on timeless designs. We make furniture not fast, but to last. Our greatest hope is to have our pieces passed down like heirlooms. We pride ourselves on being innovators in our industry, and we believe that the more voices and choices we incorporate into our perspective, the better we’re able to find creative solutions for modern life.

Everything we do is made in consideration of people, of the planet and of our space.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, collaborative individual to join our Retail Team as a Sales Associate.This role is full-time, permanent working out of our Ottawa store located at 60 BYWARD MARKET SQ, OTTAWA, ON, K1N 7A2

THE SKILLS YOU'LL NEED:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in commission-based retail sales environment
• Proficient in operations and systems; including POS system and Microsoft Office
• Possess a creative flair or instinct that would be an asset to EQ3 sales objectives
• Knowledgeable of every product & home accessory offered within the store
• Detail oriented in all aspects of the job
• Creative and persuasive communication sales style
• Excellent organizational skills and able to multi-task
• Demonstrated talent for effective use of computerized systems Microsoft Office.
• Self-motivated, able to work well with little or no supervision, and a strong positive attitude
• Must be available to work full-time, up to and including evenings and weekends

MORE ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Assist customers through their selection and purchase through defining their 'needs' and marrying those needs to the benefit of all product combinations and functions
• Responsible for driving and suggesting in-store and in-home consultations
• Provide complete individualized design solution based on identified customer need, including creating floor plans for customers, to close sale
• Maintains company standards regarding personal and store sales/performance metrics
• Responsible for tracking orders through completion
• Establish rapport and obtain customers appointments and in-home consultations

WORK LIFE AT EQ3:

• A company that supports work-life balance with paid time off and flexibility
• Competitive compensation and benefit packages
• Employee discount program for products, wellness plans, group banking and more
• EQ3 Spirit Committee that promotes community engagement, rewards and recognition for all employees
• Surround yourself with a community that supports professional growth and collaboration

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

HOW TO APPLY: Submit your complete application by clicking on “Apply to Position” now!

We thank all interested individuals, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.