Sales Associate-Retail

Roots; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Sales Associate-Retail to join their team in Edmonton. The role focuses on providing exceptional customer service, building strong relationships, and maintaining store standards. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, friendly, and possess retail experience, contributing to a positive shopping experience.

Qualifications

• Retail experience, preferably in apparel.
• Ability to develop customer relationships.
• Self-motivated with good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and build lasting relationships.
• Perform POS transactions and merchandising tasks.
• Maintain visual standards and follow loss prevention policies.

Skills

Customer relationship development

Retail operations understanding

Presentation skills

Self-motivation

Positive attitude

Job description

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WHY JOIN ROOTS?

Roots is not only a brand, it’s a culture and lifestyle. We look for dynamic individuals who are interested in retail and fashion, enjoy challenges, and share our vision for a safer, cleaner, healthier planet.

Our success relies heavily on our people. Roots offers growth opportunities and encourages all team members to ‘spread their roots’.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Reporting to the Store Manager, the Sales Associate plays a vital role in promoting our core values by providing exceptional customer service and building lasting relationships. The goal is to develop customers for life. To succeed, you should possess:

• Retail experience, preferably in apparel.
• Ability to develop customer relationships.
• Understanding of retail operations like store standards, cash handling, and merchandise presentation.
• Self-motivated with good judgment.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Upbeat, optimistic, passionate, and friendly attitude.
• Ability to understand customer needs.
• Ability to build buy-in for ideas, decisions, products, or services.

THE IMPACT YOU'LL HAVE

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Maintain a “customer comes first” attitude to foster loyalty.
• Resolve customer issues effectively and positively.
• Contribute as a team player to store success.
• Perform POS transactions and merchandising tasks like receiving shipments, replenishing stock, and maintaining visual displays.
• Stay current on products and services.
• Ensure the store is visually appealing, adhering to presentation standards.
• Follow loss prevention policies.

HOW TO APPLY

If this sounds like you, apply now! We thank all applicants; however, only those most qualified will be contacted.

Roots Corporation is committed to an inclusive culture and accessible employment practices in compliance with AODA. Accommodation requests can be made at any recruitment stage.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Sales and Business Development
• Industries: Retail Apparel and Fashion