Sales Associate

Roots; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apparel retailer in Toronto is looking for dynamic individuals who have retail experience and a passion for customer service. The role requires the ability to build relationships with customers, adhere to operational standards, and contribute positively to the store's success. Ideal candidates are upbeat, self-starters with excellent presentation skills. Join us to help shape the future of retail while ensuring a customer-first approach.

Qualifications

• Retail experience preferably in apparel.
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with customers.
• Experience with understanding retail operation concepts.
• 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, decision, or product.

Responsibilities

• Display a 'customer comes first' attitude.
• Resolve customer issues effectively at store level.
• Be a team player and contribute to the store’s success.
• Perform POS transactions and merchandising tasks.
• Keep current on product and service updates.
• Ensure store is visually appealing.
• Adhere to all Loss Prevention policies.

Job description

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?

• 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.