Seasonal Sales Associate

Mind Games; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Store discount

Love the products

Job summary

Mind Games in Burnaby is seeking a motivated Seasonal Sales Associate to join our game-loving team. You will greet customers, recommend products, operate the POS, and help maintain a visually compelling store with strong sales results.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year in sales or retail, excellent customer service, and a passion for games and pop culture. This position offers competitive pay, store discount, and a friendly team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; degrees preferred.
• 1+ year of sales, customer service, or retail experience preferred.
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Stand or walk for long periods and lift up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, answer questions, build customer confidence, and recommend products based on needs, providing exceptional customer service.
• Operate a POS system, accurately process payments, and issue receipts.
• Keep the store neat, restock, and ensure inventory levels meet customer demand.
• Act as an expert in store product lines and answer customer questions.
• Provide advice on product selection, usage, care, and maintenance.
• Consistently meet or exceed daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals to drive store profitability.
• Maintain a professional, welcoming demeanor and greet customers on arrival while checking out efficiently.
• Assist with store presentation, merchandising, restocking, and general store organization.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and security requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Reliability

Pop culture knowledge

Board games enthusiasm

Physical stamina

Lifting ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Hello! Mind Games are opening doors for new applicants! Do you want to become one of the minds of our company? This is the opportunity to take!

Mind Games is North America's premier specialty retailer \"Where Creative Minds Come to Play\"! In our stores, you can find a variety of games, toys, and puzzles for everybody and any occasion. We sell fun and provide opportunities to express yourself through hobbies and interests.

If you support our vision – try yourself and join our team!

We are looking for a motivated, energetic individual who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment. We are seeking Seasonal Sales Associates who are knowledgeable in our products (current knowledge or extreme curiosity to learn), can contribute to sales goals by creating great customer experiences, and can help maintain a visually compelling store.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Greet customers, answer questions, build customer confidence, and recommend products based on their needs, providing exceptional customer service.
• Operate a POS system, accurately process payments, and issue receipts.
• Keep the store neat. This includes restocking products and ensuring that the store's inventory levels are adequate to meet customer demand.
• Act as an expert in the store's product lines, with attention to detail and the ability to answer any questions customers may have.
• Act as a trusted advisor to customers and provide advice on product selection, usage, care, and maintenance.
• Consistently meet or exceed daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals to drive store profitability.
• Maintain a professional, welcoming demeanor and greet customers upon arrival while also checking out customers quickly and efficiently.
• Assist with maintaining store presentation, merchandising, restocking, and general store organization.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and security requirements.

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications and skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1+ year of experience in sales, customer service, or retail is preferred.
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to adapt to the diverse needs of customers.
• Ability to multitask, respond to competing priorities, and manage tasks effectively in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong initiative, reliability, and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Passion/knowledge of pop culture and board games (preferred).
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods and lift up to 20 pounds.

Pay Rate

$18.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Store Discount
• Being surrounded by people and products you love!

Accommodation

Mind Games is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Equal Opportunity & Non-Discrimination

Mind Games is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in employment on the basis of any characteristic protected under applicable human rights legislation.

All employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, are based on legitimate business requirements, qualifications, experience, and job-related criteria.