Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Halifax SmartCentre

Gap; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% merchandise discount

Competitive Paid Time Off

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Gap in Halifax County seeks a Brand Associate to engage with customers and enhance their experience. You'll provide excellent service and promote brand loyalty while working collaboratively with your team.

The ideal candidate is passionate about retail, a strong communicator, and willing to work a flexible schedule. Enjoy significant discounts on company merchandise and a range of competitive benefits, including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Good communicator able to effectively interact with customers and team.
• Passionate about retail and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Engage and connect with customers by providing excellent service.
• Promote loyalty by educating customers about loyalty programs.
• Support various store functions including sales floor and cash wrap.

Skills

Customer-focused service

Effective communication

Retail technology utilization

Problem solving

Job description

About The Role

As a Brand Associate, you’re an integral part of our team and bring our brand to life for our customers. You’re responsible for engaging and connecting with our customers by providing excellent customer service resulting in brand loyalty. You’re an expert in product and use your knowledge and experience to educate, inform, inspire and wardrobe the customer. Through collaboration with your leadership team, you’ll deliver a best‑in‑class customer experience using an omni‑channel approach.

What you'll do

• Consistently treat all customers and employees with respect and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Promote loyalty by educating customers about our loyalty programs.
• Seek out and engage with customers to drive sales and service using suggestive selling.
• Enhance customer experience using all omnichannel offerings.
• Be accountable to personal goals which contribute to overall store goals and results.
• Support sales floor, fitting room, cash wrap, back of house, as required.
• Maintain a neat, clean and organized work center.
• Handle all customer interactions and potential issues courteously and professionally.
• Execute operational processes effectively and efficiently.

Who you are

• A good communicator with the ability to effectively interact with customers and your team to meet goals.
• A customer‑focused service provider both on and off the sales floor to help deliver an exceptional experience for our customers.
• Passionate about retail and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• A problem solver with a focus on continuous improvement, who is always learning, open to feedback and takes action as required.
• Agreeable to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including holiday, evening, overnight and weekend shifts.
• Able to utilize retail technology.
• Able to maneuver around sales floor, stockroom and office and lift up to 30 lbs.

Benefits at Gap

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular‑priced merchandise at Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy and Athleta, 30% off at Outlet, and 10% off markdowns at Gap, Banana Republic and Outlet.
• Competitive Paid Time Off plans.*
• Company match for donations and volunteer time*
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee stock purchase plan.*
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
• Virtual health care 24/7*
• Maternity/Parental Top Up.*

Gap Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long‑held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.