SalonCentric Canada - Store Associate - Oshawa

SalonCentric; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty products distributor in the Durham Region is seeking a Store Associate to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of sales experience and excellent English communication skills. This role requires strong organization abilities and a customer service orientation. Join us in creating an inclusive environment where all team members can thrive.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent English communication skills.
• Requires a minimum of 2 years of sales experience.
• Strong organization and time management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service.
• Assess customers' needs and provide assistance with product features.
• Maintain in-stock and presentable condition of assigned areas.

Skills

Excellent English communication skills

2 years of sales experience

Strong organization and time management capabilities

Proficient written and verbal communication skills

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Strong customer service orientation

Job description

Overview

Store Associate

Salon Centric is the premier national distributor of salon professional products in the U.S. Created by L'Oréal USA in 2008 with 585 SalonCentric stores and 260 StateǀRDA stores in the US. Today, SalonCentric is expanding in Canada, with its first presence and footprint in Ontario (2023), British Columbia (2024), and recent expansion into Quebec (2025).

Our vision is to inspire the Beauty Community to make the world a more colorful place. We are committed to developing an atmosphere where every member of our Beauty Community feels included, valued, and empowered, and where we can all share, learn, grow, and thrive. We do this by supporting social, environmental, and economic causes that support the entire professional beauty industry and our Beauty Community.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service.
• Assess customers' needs and provide assistance and information on product features.
• Welcome customers to the store and answer their queries.
• Follow and achieve department's sales goals on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis.
• "Go the extra mile" to drive sales.
• Maintain in-stock and presentable condition assigned areas.
• Actively seek out customers in store
• Remain knowledgeable on products offered and discuss available options.
• Process POS (point of sale) purchases
• Cross sell products
• Handle returns of merchandise.
• Team up with co-workers to ensure proper customer service.
• Build productive trust relationships with customers.
• Comply with inventory control procedures.

Qualifications and skills

• Excellent English communication skills is a necessity.
• 2 years of sales experience
• Strong organization and time management capabilities
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Be a strong team member.
• Able to learn quickly and maintain a high-level of product knowledge.
• Strong customer service orientation

Our company is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or any other legally protected status.

We are also committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and supported, and where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed. We believe that diversity and inclusivity are key drivers of innovation and success, and we are dedicated to fostering a culture of belonging for all.