Sales Associate

Melanie Lyne; Saint-Sauveur; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Laura Canada is seeking a Sales Associate to provide exemplary customer service, showcase strong fashion awareness, and develop lasting relationships with clients. You will stay informed on product knowledge, new arrivals, and fashion trends to assist customers effectively.

The role involves driving sales, promoting the website and loyalty programs, and handling POS transactions. The position requires a professional demeanor and a willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail environment preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional demeanor.
• Open to feedback and implements change promptly.
• Demonstrates initiative and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provides exemplary customer service by following Laura Canada service standards.
• Drives sales by assessing the unique needs of customers and adding on in accordance with the Laura Canada service standards.
• Demonstrates strong wardrobing skills by assessing the unique needs of customers and keeping current on product knowledge, new arrivals, location of merchandise and fashion trends.
• Effectively develops customer relationships by applying Laura Canada’s Clientele Development tools.
• Promotes the website, store CRM, loyalty program and marketing initiatives/events in place.
• Executes all POS procedures accurately and efficiently (i.e. sales, refunds, Ship to Home, etc.), as required.
• Maintains Laura Canada’s visual presentation, housekeeping and Health and Safety standards.
• Completes all assigned administrative functions with accuracy and in a timely manner.
• Supports store initiatives as directed.
• Adheres to all Company policies and procedures (Dress Code, Loss Prevention, Health & Safety and HR).

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Fashion awareness

Wardrobing skills

Job description

Sales Associate

Reports to: Store Manager

Department: Operations

Role Summary

The Laura Canada Sales Associate provides exemplary customer service to every client, has strong fashion awareness, is knowledgeable about our product and develops long-term relationships with customers.

Critical Functions

1. Customer Service

• Provides exemplary customer service by following the Laura Canada service standards.
• Drives sales by assessing the unique needs of customers and adding on in accordance with the Laura Canada service standards.
• Demonstrates strong wardrobing skills by assessing the unique needs of customers and keeping current on product knowledge, new arrivals, location of merchandise and fashion trends.
• Effectively develops customer relationships by applying Laura Canada’s Clientele Development tools.
• Promotes the website, store CRM, loyalty program and marketing initiatives/events in place.
• Executes all P.O.S. (Point of Sale) procedures accurately and efficiently (i.e. sales, refunds, Ship to Home, etc.), as required.

Additional Responsibilities

• Consistently maintains Laura Canada’s visual presentation, housekeeping and Health and Safety standards.
• Completes all assigned administrative functions with accuracy and in a timely manner.
• Supports store initiatives as directed.
• Adheres to all new and existing Company policies and procedures (i.e. Dress Code, Loss Prevention, Health & Safety and Human Resources).

Requirements

• Experience in a retail environment preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Conducts oneself in a professional manner.
• Open to feedback and implements change in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates initiative on an ongoing basis.
• Positive attitude and confident
• Passion to keep learning, growing and adapting

Working Conditions and Environment

• Flexible to the hours of the business
• Minimum of 3 shifts per week (minimum 3-hour shift)
• Participates in inventory twice per year, all training sessions and staff meetings.
• Works in a standing/walking position.
• Lifts approximately 20-30 lbs of product/boxes, as required.
• Uses ladders as required.