Sales Associate - Softgoods

Sporting Life; Toronto; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts at Sporting Life, G

Team-first culture

Flexible schedules

Vendor Pro Deals and product training

Competitive pay and growth

Job summary

Sporting Life in Toronto is seeking a Sales Associate who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and loves sports lifestyle. You will connect customers with gear that matches performance goals and personal style, using active listening and product knowledge to drive sales and create loyal customers.

Join a team that champions service, merchandising standards, and an energetic store culture, while staying current on seasonal trends and new product drops across multiple sports categories.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering strong customer service in a retail environment.
• Interest in sports and active lifestyle.
• Ability to listen and understand customer needs.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn across sport, style, and accessories.

Responsibilities

• Build authentic relationships to understand customer needs and deliver solutions.
• Champion sales and service to support daily store success.
• Contribute to a vibrant store culture that celebrates active living.
• Stay current on seasonal trends and product drops.

Skills

Customer engagement

Sales orientation

Team collaboration

Product knowledge

Job description

Who We Are;

Sporting Life is a proudly Canadian sports lifestyle brand, inspiring people to live, enjoy, and enable the sporting life since 1979.

From skiing and running to biking and tennis, we offer the best gear for those who live an active lifestyle.

As part of 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 that are 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;

As a Sales Associate, you will help customers embrace the sporting life by connecting them with gear that fits both their performance goals and personal style. Through active listening, thoughtful recommendations, and deep product knowledge, you'll drive sales and create loyal customers.

• 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.