Winter Softgoods Sales Associate – Outdoor Gear

Squire John's; Meaford; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Employee discounts on apparel, ski, &冬

Positive, supportive work environment

Work in a beautiful setting at a local

Product training with brand reps

Job summary

Squire John's is seeking a Full Time Softgoods Sales Associate for the main location on Highway 26 in The Blue Mountains, ON. You will help customers gear up for winter with outerwear, layers and accessories, blending style with warmth and practicality.

This seasonal role runs roughly October/November through April 15th, with hours Mon–Fri plus weekends and holidays as required. Training will be provided, and you’ll work with a friendly team delivering expert outdoor gear guidance.

Qualifications

• Previous retail sales experience is an asset but training provided.
• Interest in outdoor and winter apparel and fabrics.
• Availability to work full-time during winter including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide friendly, knowledgeable service on the shop floor.
• Assess customer needs and budget to recommend outerwear, base layers, mid layers, gloves and hats.
• Advise on sizing and layering for warmth and comfort in winter conditions.
• Build product knowledge on current brands, fabrics and technologies and share with customers.
• Process sales, returns, exchanges and gift cards accurately using the POS system.
• Merchandise softgoods displays and maintain clean, organized racks and fixtures.
• Assist with floor sets and seasonal transitions; support visual merchandising updates.
• Assist with receiving, tagging, pricing, replenishment and inventory counts.
• Support store promotions and help meet team sales goals.
• Collaborate with hardgoods and service teams for a seamless shopping experience.
• Follow health and safety, loss-prevention and cash-handling procedures; assist opening/closing.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Retail sales

Outdoor apparel knowledge

Cash handling

Tools

POS system

Job description

Squire John's is seeking a Full Time Softgoods Sales Associate for the main location on Highway 26 in The Blue Mountains, ON. You will help customers gear up for winter with outerwear, layers and accessories, blending style with warmth and practicality.

This seasonal role runs roughly October/November through April 15th, with hours Mon–Fri plus weekends and holidays as required. Training will be provided, and you’ll work with a friendly team delivering expert outdoor gear guidance.