Sales Associate

SNDL Inc.; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading liquor retailer in Red Deer is seeking friendly, customer service-driven individuals for the role of Part-Time Sales Associate. Responsibilities include providing excellent customer service, stocking shelves, and managing cash transactions. Candidates should have at least 1 year of retail experience and a High School Diploma. This position offers a supportive team environment and opportunities for growth within the company.

Benefits

Educational reimbursement for industry-related courses

Opportunities for career advancement

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a retail environment.
• Must be able to pass a Background Check.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary customer service to every person who walks into the store.
• Participate in stocking and merchandising of the store.
• Complete customer transactions on the Point-of-Sale (POS) device.

Skills

Customer service driven

Effective teamwork skills

Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ProServe/Serving It Right Certification

First-Aid Certificate

Job description

Work Location

ACE Liquor Plaza 67

About The Role

SNDL is the largest private‑sector liquor and cannabis retailer in Canada with retail banners that include Ace Liquor, Wine and Beyond, Liquor Depot, Value Buds, and Spiritleaf. SNDL is a licensed cannabis producer and one of the largest vertically integrated cannabis companies in Canada specializing in low‑cost biomass sourcing, premium indoor cultivation, product innovation, low‑cost manufacturing facilities, and a cannabis brand portfolio that includes Top Leaf, Contraband, Citizen Stash, Sundial Cannabis, Palmetto, Bon Jak, Spiritleaf Selects, Versus Cannabis, Value Buds, Vacay, Grasslands and Superette. SNDL’s investment portfolio seeks to deploy strategic capital through direct and indirect investments and partnerships throughout the global cannabis industry. For more information on SNDL, please go to www.sndl.com.

ACE Liquor is a great place to work, with a friendly atmosphere. We provide our Customers with a vast selection of specialty liquors, beers and wines! Each person at ACE plays an important role in our Company’s success. We promote a team atmosphere that is busy and challenging, but always aims to be co-operative and fun. When you choose to work at ACE Liquor you can be sure you will be treated with the respect and support you need to be a success.

We are currently looking for friendly, outgoing, and customer service‑driven individuals to join our team as Part‑Time Sales Associates at our Ace Liquor Sylvan Lake store.

Primary Purpose Of Job

Provide exemplary customer service to every person who walks into our store, understand customer needs, and instill a customer mindset within the store, participate in stocking and merchandising of store; ensuring store is stocked and ready to serve our customers.

People Skills

Essential Business Functions, Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Customer service driven, friendly, willing to talk to all customers
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Maintain a professional appearance, demeanor, and attitude at all times

Customer Offering

• Deliver exemplary customer service
• Greet customers when they enter the store and take customer to product when required
• Generate sales by educating, advising, and suggesting products to every customer
• Maintain a high level of service and product knowledge by completing all training within required timeline
• Assist customer from store and/or offer car service when appropriate

Financial

• Complete customer transactions on the Point‑of‑Sale (POS) device, including payment
• Ensure all cash handling policies & procedures are adhered to
• Ensure all opening & closing procedures are done correctly (when applicable)
• Complete end of day till reports (when applicable)
• Ensure safe is locked at all times and deposits are secured (when applicable)

Day to Day Operations

• Perform all opening and closing procedures (when applicable)
• Stock shelves and cooler with product
• Participate in merchandising and promotional activities
• Participate in routine store maintenance and cleaning
• Other tasks as assigned

Regulatory Adherence

• Ensure that OHS, LP, ProServe/Serving It Right and other regulatory requirements and procedures are implemented and adhered to
• Participate in health inspections, audits and required corrective actions
• Maintain First‑Aid, LP and OHS Training
• Maintain ProServe/Serving It Right and ensure employees maintain ProServe/Serving It Right
• Ensure AGLC/BC LRS and other government guidelines are met
• Adheres to all SNDL Inc. policies, with a focus on Social Responsibility

Qualifications

Work Experience

• Minimum, 1‑year experience in retail environment

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• ProServe/Serving It Right Certification
• First‑Aid Certificate is considered an asset
• Training in wine/beer/spirits (preferred, not required)

Other Skills And Capabilities

• Highly self‑motivated
• Customer service driven
• Effective teamwork skills
• Strong sales background
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Must be able to pass a Background Check
• Must have access to reliable transportation

Occupational Health and Safety

Employees Have The Following Basic Rights

• Right to refuse unsafe work
• Right to participate in the workplace health and safety activities through the Health and Safety Committee (HSC) or as a Worker Health and Safety Representative
• Right to know, or the right to be informed about, actual and potential dangers in the workplace

Employees Responsibilities Include The Following

• Employees must work in compliance with OH&S acts and regulations
• Use personal protective equipment and clothing as directed by SNDL Inc.
• Report workplace hazards and dangers to your Manager or Health and Safety Representative
• Report all accidents and incidents immediately to their Manager and document it in ThinkLP
• Report all broken or damaged equipment to your Manager and document it in ThinkLP

Physical Requirements

• Available to work a varied retail schedule, including evening and weekends
• Able to safely lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to stand for an extended period
• Comfortable climbing ladders

Workplace Hazards

• Robbery and shoplifting – psychological stress, violence, and harassment
• Overexertion injuries
• Lifting and Handling Materials
• Slips, trips, and falls
• Knives and broken glass

Why Work With Us?

At Ace Liquor we invest in our people. We provide educational reimbursement for industry related courses. We prefer to promote individuals from within the organization providing our employees excellent opportunities to advance their careers. If you are interested in working in a fun environment that promotes personal growth with flexible scheduling please apply below!

Thanks for considering a position with us! Cheers!

We are grateful for the interest in this role from all candidates, however, we will be contacting only those that are selected for next steps in the hiring process.

Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

SNDL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a welcoming, inclusive, diverse and safe workplace where all of our team members have equal opportunity to succeed. We know this begins with recruitment. To honor our commitment, SNDL encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, ages and abilities.

About SNDL

SNDL is one of Canada’s leading and fastest-growing liquor and cannabis companies. As the country’s largest private‑sector retailer, our portfolio includes well-known banners such as Wine and Beyond, Liquor Depot, Ace Liquor, Value Buds, Spiritleaf, and Cost Cannabis.

We’re also one of Canada’s largest vertically integrated cannabis producers, recognized for our innovation, low‑cost manufacturing, and award-winning brands including Top Leaf, Contraband, Palmetto, Bon Jak, La Plogue, Versus, Grasslands, Vacay, Pearls by Grön, No Future, and Bhang Chocolate.

Driven by purpose, performance, and people, SNDL is shaping the future of retail and cannabis by bringing people together through exceptional products and experiences.

Learn more about SNDL