Seasonal Sales Associate (Part-Time) - Rideau Centre

ALO; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employee discount

Monthly store incentives

Clothing allowance

Free yoga membership

Job summary

ALO is seeking a Seasonal Sales Associate in Ottawa to support store goals during peak periods with exceptional guest experiences. You will leverage product knowledge, drive sales, and build loyalty through authentic connections.

The role requires physical mobility, a team mindset, and commitment to ALO’s store initiatives. Part-time, non-exempt position with up to 20 hours per week, including the Blackout period around Thanksgiving through end of holiday season.

Qualifications

• Customer service oriented and sales-driven with a passion for guest experiences.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment and meet sales goals.
• Team player who aligns with ALO Guiding Principles.
• Self-motivated with a results-driven mindset.
• Constant movement in all store areas.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for long periods.
• Able to climb ladders and perform light merchandising tasks.

Responsibilities

• Help drive and exceed sales goals by leading ALO’s Flow initiatives and improving productivity.
• Engage customers to create a friendly, easy-to-shop environment.
• Build client relationships daily and foster loyalty.
• Analyze reports with leadership to identify growth opportunities and action plans.
• Ensure proper store coverage and execute selling initiatives as needed.
• Educate guests on ALO products, community, and culture.
• Assist with shipments and product flow, including merchandising and replenishment.
• Uphold store policies and procedures on front/back of house operations.

Skills

Customer service

Sales focus

Team player

Mobility

Tools

POS system

Job description

WHY JOIN ALO?

Mindful movement. It’s at the core of why we do what we do at ALO—it’s our calling. Because mindful movement in the studio leads to better living. It changes who yogis are off the mat, making their lives and their communities better. That’s the real meaning of studio-to-street: taking the consciousness from practice on the mat and putting it into practice in life.

OBJECTIVE

The Seasonal Sales Associate supports store goals during peak and high-volume business periods by delivering exceptional guest experiences and bringing the ALO Brand Mission to life. Through authentic connection, product expertise, and personalized service, this role drives sales, builds customer loyalty, and contributes to a high-performing team environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Impacts the business and store environment in a positive manner aligning with store leadership and company goals.
• Drive and exceed sales goals by leading ALO’s Flow initiatives, while optimizing productivity and efficiency
• Ensure engagement with customers and provide a friendly and easy to shop environment
• Continue to build the client relationship daily with our customers
• In partnership with leadership team, analyze reports to strategize and deliver results; support achieving action plans focusing on deficient areas and highlight growth opportunities
• Ensure effective sales floor coverage through the development of workforce solutions and leading selling initiatives throughout the store as needed.
• Knowledge of store goals, company communication, initiatives, new product launches and any additional information required by the Store Leadership Team; educate on guest-facing initiatives on the floor
• Confidently introduces all facets of the ALO business model (Retail, Yoga, Café) through personal testimony and knowledge of all aspects and details
• Leverages company tools, incentives, and strategies to support meeting store goals
• Resolve client needs quickly & effectively ensuring customer satisfaction
• Educates guests and staff on our product, community and culture
• Understand and protect the Daily schedule that prioritizes the best business strategy, in partnership with the Store Leadership
• Assists in processing shipment and ensuring product flow including but not limited to visual merchandising placement and daily replenishment excellence
• Ensure all front and back of house procedures are executed in accordance with company Policy & Procedures
• Duties require constant movement in and around the store, including the sales floor and back of house. When not actively assisting guests, this position takes initiative to perform other tasks, as needed, to keep store clean, safe, inviting and operating efficiently.

ASSOCIATE QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred 1+ years prior work experience in a client-centric, sales environment
• Passion for customer service and delivering exceptional experiences
• Aligns with and embodies ALO’s Guiding Principles
• Self-motivated with a desire to achieve results and excel individually, and as a team
• Requires constant movement in and around all areas of store
• Ability to lift, push, carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to lift, bend, kneel, climb, crawl and/or twist, and safely climb up/down a ladder
• Ability to stand and move for an entire shift

ASSOCIATE SCHEDULE

Part-Time non-exempt associates are expected to work up to 20 hours per week, based on the needs of the business, for a shift minimum of 4 hours. All employees without exception are expected to be able to work during the company’s Blackout period, from the week of American Thanksgiving (including Black Friday and Thanksgiving weekend) through the end of the holiday season (January 22nd).

JUST SOME OF THE PERKS

• Generous ALO employee discount
• Monthly Store Incentives
• Clothing Allowance
• Free yoga membership to ALO Wellness Club, with access to hundreds of streaming fitness and yoga classes with top instructors

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ALO does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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