Seasonal Sales Associate

JD Sports Fashion PLC; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

JD Sports Fashion PLC is seeking a part-time seasonal Sales Associate for our CF Polo Park store in Winnipeg, MB. You will deliver outstanding guest experience, assist with POS transactions, and help merchandise and stock merchandise for the holiday season.

The role focuses on customer service, knowledge of fashion trends, and effective communication in a fast-paced retail environment. Join a dynamic team at JD Sports Canada, part of a global sports-fashion retailer.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and working experience in the fashion industry.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to problem solve quickly and in a polite manner.
• Highly organized. Works well under pressure and can meet scheduled deadlines set by both the individual and the team.
• Able to multi task and learn new programs quickly.
• Must possess integrity and follow through on customer commitments.

Responsibilities

• Perform POS transactions and merchandising tasks such as receiving shipment, replenishment, price markdowns, and fitting room upkeep.
• Build lasting relationships with customers through helpful service and communication.
• Resolve customer issues effectively at store level in a timely and positive manner.
• Keep current on product and service updates.
• Be aspirational to customers in fashion, music, art, technology, and architecture.
• Process and assemble orders for our online store.

Skills

Fashion industry knowledge

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Organized / works under pressure

Multi-tasking / quick learning

Integrity / follow-through

Job description

• Department: Retail Stores
• Location: CF Polo Park, MB
• Workplace Type: On-site
• Job Type: Part-Time, Seasonal (Winter)

THE TEAM

JD Sports is a sports-fashion retail company with the incentive to inspire the emerging generation of globally minded consumers through a connection to the universal culture of sport, music and fashion. Established in 1981, the JD Group is a leading global omnichannel retailer of Sports, Fashion, and Outdoor brands. With our retail stores expanding and evolving all throughout Canada, The Group is continuously finding and developing talent that adds to the inclusive and diverse work culture. JD continuously and successfully sets the global standard for retail experience best through the unique delivery of the world’s most authentic brands to the market. Our commitment to showcasing brands in a premium environment and stores remain a key part of the JD strategy.

The Role

Our Retail team is looking for a part-time seasonal sales associate at our CF Polo Park location. Come be a part of our quickly growing and developing team at JD Sports Canada. You will have the exciting opportunity to not only improve your customer experience skills, but also expand your knowledge and working experience in the fashion industry. A sales associate is responsible for delivering outstanding guest experience in our retail stores. As a sales associate, you will play a vital role of ensuring the success of the JD Sports team.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Perform POS (point of sales) transactions and merchandising tasks, such as receiving shipment, replenishment, price markdowns, fitting room upkeep.
• Build lasting relationships with customers through helpful service and communication
• Resolving customer issues effectively at store level in a timely and positive manner
• Keep current on our product and service updates
• Be aspirational to your customers in all aspects of culture: fashion, music, art, technology, and architecture
• Processing and assembling orders for our online store

Skills / Experience / Knowledge

• Knowledge and working experience in the fashion industry
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to problem solve quickly and in a polite manner
• Highly organized. Works well under pressure and can meet scheduled deadlines set by both the individual and the team
• Able to multi task and learn new programs quickly
• Must possess integrity and follow through on customer commitments