Seasonal Sales Associate

Samsara Cycle Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Seasonal Sales Associate to enhance customer experiences and support brand events. This role involves engaging with guests, educating them on product fit and function, and managing inventory. You will create a welcoming environment while executing daily operations and visual merchandising tasks. Ideal candidates are passionate about building a brand and possess strong communication skills. Join a dynamic team this summer and make a positive impact in the retail space while enjoying the thrill of in-person interactions and brand events.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of retail and guest services experience required.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with product knowledge and tailored recommendations.
• Support brand events and maintain visual merchandising standards.

Skills

Retail Experience

Guest Services

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Self-Starter

Resourcefulness

Ability to Work Varied Hours

Passion for Brand Building

Tools

Shopify

Job description

We are looking for a Seasonal Sales Associate to assist with in-person shopping and brand events. Primary responsibilities include: connecting and engaging with guests, educating on product fit + function, and helping manage inventory and order fulfillment. Through this role you will support the overall brand objectives of connecting with guests IRL.

Core Responsibilities

• Sales Floor Associate: Ensure that customers are met with a welcoming and supportive experience to assist their needs. You educate them on our product and tailor recommendations to their needs.
• Opening and Closing: You follow the opening and closing store checklist to ensure the store is always set up for success. Open the store with integrity to store operating hours.
• Product Knowledge: You have a deep understanding of our product from fit, fabric and function to colour, style and size that allows you to make the best recommendations to guests.
• Visual Merchandising: You ensure inventory and visual merchandising standards are maintained for a premium and organized store experience.
• Operations: You execute daily in-store operational tasks, including processing sales, fulfilling online orders, restocking, cleaning, etc.
• Events: You support IRL brand events within the store and throughout the city and surrounding areas.
• Graphic Design: You are confident in basic graphic design tasks like creating stories/posts for social media and posters for events.
• Continuous Learning: You give and receive feedback and share openly as an opportunity to grow.

Key Skills & Experience

• Previous retail and guest services experience (min 2 years)
• A self-starter who is eager, agile and resourceful
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work a part-time schedule including varied hours/days and weekends
• Naturally connects with people in a relatable way
• Passionate about building a brand
• Creates a fun and welcoming environment

Bonus Skills

• Shopify
• Passionate Athlete - Cyclist and/or Triathlete!
• Opportunity to travel for events.

Location: Vancouver, BC
Availability: Part-time or full-time, must be available weekends
Duration: May 1st - August 31st
Pay: $20/hr