Seasonal Customer Experience Representative - Sales

Indigo Books & Music; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading books and lifestyle retailer in Metro Vancouver is seeking a retail associate to engage customers, manage inventory, and ensure a visually appealing store. The ideal candidate has experience in retail, adaptability, and a commitment to exceptional customer service. The role requires flexibility in scheduling and the ability to lift items up to 40 pounds. This position offers the opportunity to influence customer experiences and contribute to a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in specialty retail or a retail environment preferred.
• Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods.
• Bilingualism (French/English) required in Québec, other languages an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inventory cycle counts and manage product returns.
• Create a visually appealing store using merchandising standards.
• Engage and connect with customers on the sales floor.

Skills

Adaptability

Flexibility

Customer experience

Job description

Company Description

WHO WE ARE

Indigo is a physical and digital place inspired by and filled with books, ideas, beautifully designed lifestyle products, and the creative people who help make it all happen. We believe in real books, living life fully and generously, being kind to each other and to the environment, and that stories — big and little — connect us. Indigo is our customer's happy place — for joyful moments of discovery and to connect with people who share their passion for reading, their belief in ideas, and their commitment to making the world a better and more beautiful place.

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Our Mission is to inspire reading and enrich the lives of booklovers. As such, we believe in the power of people and their stories. We aim to attract top talent, nurture the potential of our employees, and create space for everyone to thrive. Our Guiding Principles are the few key ideas that are meant to influence everything we do, every day.

• We Will Hire, Inspire, Promote and Retain the Best
• We Will Be Customer Centric
• We Will Be Entrepreneurial
• We Will Be Committed to Caring About Each Other, Our Communities, and Our Environment
• We Will Be Committed to True and Shared Value Creation
• We Will Be Systems Thinking, Data Driven and AI enabled

Job Description

You’ll help to cultivate an environment that promotes authentic employee and customer experiences and are guided by our culture and mission of adding joy. You role model the Indigo Beliefs by being authentic, seeking inspiration and knowing your audience, and you influence your customers through the stories you tell; connecting them to our brand.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Conduct inventory cycle counts, replenish stock, manage product returns, shelve products, and receive and process incoming store merchandise
• Use merchandising standards to create a visually appealing, stimulating store
• Align with Store leadership on goals and objectives for fiscal year
• Create a warm and welcoming environment in our stores
• Add joy to our customers'lives
• Leverage our product to tell stories
• Engage and connect with our customers on the floor
• Curate specific product collections for each customer you meet
• Role model Indigo’s High-Performance Characteristics
• Seek information regarding new products, promotions, and programs
• Contribute to an environment where everyone knows their health and safety is a top priority and where everyone actively participates in ensuring the health and safety of each other and our customers
• Take accountability to respond to customer feedback in a timely manner
• Hold self and others accountable
• Own self-development and provide continuous feedback to colleagues and Leadership Team
• Share ideas with Leadership Team on how to improve the employee and customer experience

Qualifications

• Experience in specialty retail or a retail environment preferred but not required
• Adaptability, flexibility and a willingness to learn new things and be exposed to all aspects of the store
• Demonstrated commitment to creating an exceptional employee and customer experience
• Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift medium to large items, up to 40 pounds, while using appropriate equipment and safety techniques
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, overnights and early mornings (if required for the role)
• Bilingualism (French/English) is required for all positions in Québec; other languages an asset

Additional Information

At Indigo, we are committed to our communities, our customers, and each other; together we can make a positive impact. We know that fostering diversity and inclusion brings out your full potential and creates a joyful and welcoming environment for everyone. We are driven to be an equitable employer, which highly values your diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that you, in all your uniqueness, belong at Indigo. We welcome all applicants and encourage applications from individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, a person of colour, LGBTQ2+ and people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request to individuals who self-identify as having a disability or special need. Please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] if you require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.

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