Sales Associate, Footwear

Sporting Life, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian sports lifestyle retailer is seeking passionate individuals to help customers connect with sports gear that fits their lifestyle and performance goals. Responsibilities include understanding customer needs, sales support, and contributing to a dynamic store culture. Candidates should embody an active lifestyle and possess strong communication skills. Join a fun, fast-paced environment with competitive pay and employee discounts.

Benefits

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Vendor Pro Deals

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or customer service is preferred.
• Strong communication skills to connect with customers.
• Ability to stay current on product trends.

Responsibilities

• Help customers find gear that meets their performance and style.
• Build authentic relationships to understand customer needs.
• Support store success through sales and service.

Skills

Passion for active lifestyle

Strong sales ability

Customer engagement

Team collaboration

Product knowledge

Job description

Job Location: 25 The West Mall, Etobicoke, ON M9C 1B8, Canada

Job Description: Posted Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 4:00 a.m. | Expires Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 3:59 a.m.

Who We Are: Sporting Life is a proudly Canadian sports lifestyle brand, inspiring people to live, enjoy, and enable the sporting life since 1979. We offer the best gear for those who live an active lifestyle, from skiing and running to biking and tennis. As part of the Sporting Life Group, alongside Golf Town and Team Town, we blend sport and style to help Canadians get outside and keep moving.

Why Work Here:

• Employee discounts at Golf Town, Sporting Life, and Team Town Sports, shareable with friends and family.
• Team-first culture that celebrates an active, sports lifestyle.
• Fun, fast-paced environment where your passion for sport and style belongs.
• Flexible schedules to support your training, race days, or weekend adventures.
• Vendor Pro Deals and expert product training to fuel your knowledge and performance.
• Competitive pay and opportunities to grow your career in sports lifestyle.

What You'll Do:

• Help customers embrace the sporting life by connecting them with gear that fits both their performance goals and personal style through active listening and deep product knowledge.
• Build authentic relationships to understand customer needs and deliver sport- and style-based solutions.
• Champion both sales and service, supporting daily store success and merchandising standards.
• Contribute to a vibrant, energized store culture that celebrates active living.
• Stay current on seasonal trends, product drops, and innovations across multiple sports lifestyle categories.

What You'll Bring:

• Passion for living an active lifestyle and helping others do the same.
• Confidence in connecting with customers and helping them find exactly what they need.
• Collaborative, team-first mindset with the drive to achieve shared goals.
• Curiosity and commitment to building your expertise across categories—from sport, style, and accessories.

Additional Information: You live for the great Canadian outdoors and take pride in living the Sporting Life. You enjoy skiing, snowboarding, cycling, running, tennis, hiking, and camping, and want to inspire our customers to do the same. We value team spirit, adaptability, innovation, and working alongside the best leaders, associates, and vendors. We seek those who live what we sell every day and celebrate the love of sport and an active lifestyle.

Sporting Life is part of the Sporting Life Group, a Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited company, and a leading Canadian sports lifestyle retailer with stores across the country. Join us to work in a fun, engaging environment where you’ll be challenged and inspired, surrounded by like-minded teams passionate about sports and outdoor activities.