Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Saint John SmartCentre

Gap Inc.; Saint John; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent retail company in Saint John, New Brunswick, is seeking a customer service associate to engage with customers and drive sales. The role involves educating customers about merchandise, maintaining a positive work environment, and supporting various operational processes. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced settings, are problem solvers, and have good communication skills. Flexible scheduling is required, including holidays and weekends.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively interact with customers and team members.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules including holidays and weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Engage and connect with customers to provide excellent service.
• Promote loyalty programs and engage with customers.
• Support sales floor and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Good communication

Customer-focused service

Retail technology utilization

Problem-solving

Job description

About the Role

In this role, you will engage and connect with our customers by providing excellent customer service. You will be an expert in product and use this expertise to educate, inform, inspire and outfit the customer. You will offer information to the customer on current merchandise assortment, store promotions and events, and execute operational processes effectively and efficiently. Your goal is to bring our brand to life for our customers while building brand loyalty and delivering with productivity.

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/returns 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 fastpaced 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