Sales Associate - Toronto Eaton Centre

Alo; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail and wellness company is seeking a Sales Associate in Toronto, Ontario. You will help achieve store sales goals and create authentic experiences for customers. This role requires a passion for customer service, with 1+ years of sales experience preferred. The position is full-time with a flexible schedule required. Competitive benefits and employee perks are included.

Benefits

Generous employee discount

Competitive medical, dental and vision plans

Monthly Store Incentives

Clothing Allowance

Free yoga classes

Qualifications

• Preferred 1+ years prior work experience in a client-centric, sales environment.
• Passion for customer service and delivering exceptional experiences.
• High energy, upbeat and enthusiastic with the ability to integrate fun and work.

Responsibilities

• Drive and exceed sales goals by leading Alo’s initiatives.
• Resolve client needs quickly & effectively ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Educates guests and staff on our product, community and culture.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Empathy

Job description

WHY JOIN ALO?

Mindful movement. It’s at the core of why we do what we do at Alo—it’s our calling. Because mindful movement in the studio leads to better living. It changes who yogis are off the mat, making their lives and their communities better. That’s the real meaning of studio-to-street : taking the consciousness from practice on the mat and putting it into practice in life.

Role Objective

The Sales Associate works to achieve store sales goals by setting the standard of the Alo experiences & Brand Mission. Creating an authentic, organic experience of excellence for every guest through genuine connection, product education and educating customers about our community and culture. This individual is an expert in all facets of product knowledge, including features, benefits, fabric, usage, design, and care. The Sales Associate thrives working on a team and relishes a culture of feedback and excellence.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Impacts the business and store environment in a positive manner aligning with store leadership and company goals.
• Drive and exceed sales goals by leading Alo’s initiatives, while optimizing productivity and efficiency
• Ensure engagement with customers and provide a friendly and easy to shop environment
• Continue to build the client relationship daily with our customers
• In partnership with the leadership team, Analyze reports in order to strategize and deliver results; support achieving action plans focusing on deficient areas and highlight growth opportunities
• Ensure effective sales floor coverage through the development of workforce solutions and leading selling initiatives throughout the store as needed.
• Knowledge of store goals, company communication, initiatives, new product launches and any additional information required by the Store Leadership Team; educate on guest-facing initiatives on the floor
• Confidently introduces all facets of the Alo business model (Retail, Yoga, Café) through testimony and knowledge of all aspects and details
• Leverages company tools, incentives, and strategies to support meeting store goal
• Resolve client needs quickly & effectively ensuring customer satisfaction
• Educates guests and staff on our product, community and culture
• Understand and protect the Daily schedule that prioritizes the best business strategy, in partnership with the Store Leadership
• Assists in processing shipment and ensuring product flow including but not limited to visual merchandising placement and daily replenishment excellence
• Ensure all front and back of house procedures are executed in accordance to the company Policy & Procedure
• Support other areas of the business, including Sales and Cashier, as needed

Sales Associate Qualifications

• Preferred 1+ years prior work experience in a client-centric, sales environment
• Passion for customer service and delivering exceptional experiences
• High energy, upbeat and enthusiastic with the ability to integrate fun and work
• Self-motivated with a desire to achieve results and excel individually, and as a team
• Fosters genuine connection through empathy, compassion, integrity and building trusting relationships

Sales Associate Schedule

Full-Time non-exempt associates are expected to have open availability, 7 days a week, between 32 -40 hours. All employees without exception are expected to be able to work during the company’s Blackout period, from the week of American Thanksgiving (including Black Friday and Thanksgiving weekend) throughthe end of the holiday season (the 1st week of January).

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ALO Yoga does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic / civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

JUST SOME OF THE PERKS

• Generous employee discount for Bella+Canvas, Alo Yoga, and free membership to Alo Moves, with access to hundreds of streaming fitness and yoga classes with top instructors
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plan options, and enhanced additional benefits such as free virtual access to mental health providers and new parent support for employees and dependents (Full-Time Employees)
• Monthly Store Incentives
• Clothing Allowance
• Free yoga classes at any of our Sanctuaries