Retail Sales Associate for PARKSHOP Londonderry - Edmonton

Type

Part Time

Location

Edmonton AB – Londonderry Mall

Reports to

PARKSHOP Store Manager

PARK is looking for energetic, responsible and highly motivated Sales Associates who are ready to take on all sales responsibilities from generating leads to closing sales. Our ideal candidate will deliver a professional presentation to customers, and uphold the ideals and standards of the PARK brand. The successful candidate will constantly strive to meet all sales goals, deliver an exceptional experience to each client, and uphold the highest level of customer service.

PARKSHOP

Is a curated collection of trend pieces and Canadian fashion brands for contemporary, and young contemporary men and women. Through our events at PARK we have gathered a cult following of customers that are interested in investing in more Canadian designed, created and curated product. We are using this momentum within our community to fuel "PARKSHOP" - an online + brick and mortar location for contemporary Canadian goods. Our customer wants their style to be current, casual, comfortable, effortless, and on trend but not trendy. Our customer is confident and conscious of their fashion choices and is not interested in fast fashion.

Job Responsibility including but not limited to:

Customer Service

Greet and acknowledge customers with a friendly and engaging attitude, and re approach customers when necessary
Assess customer’s needs by listening to their cues and recommending products that fit their personal style
Develop and cultivate strong buying relationships with customers
Use company literature and available resources to stay up to date on product features and knowledge
Professionally handing and resolving all issues and customer complaints

Sales, Marketing & In-Store Events

Sell productively while meeting or exceeding store sales goals
Keeping informed on the most current promotions and advertisements
Processing cash/credit/debit purchases at register using POS system
Assist in planning and executing in store events that build community, generate sales, and leave lasting impressions on customers
Assist with generating, and posting interesting and on brand content for shop social media

Visual Merchandising

Assist in maintaining outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards
Actively work with garments, including processing, stocking, replenishing, folding, hanging, displaying and merchandising to maximize selling opportunities

Requirements:

High School graduate or equivalent
1-2 years of retail or customer service experience
Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in sales, business, marketing, or communications is an asset
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and Pages

Competencies:

Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills
Ability to create and maintain a positive and upbeat shopping and working environment
Proven organizational and analytical skills
Ability to take initiative and responsibility for actions
Computer skills, such as browser navigation, software interaction and data entry
Open availability including evenings and weekends
Must be tech savvy and comfortable operating and troubleshooting POS and online retail systems
Physical ability to stand for extended periods of time, as well as lift boxes of merchandise (up to 30 pounds) and fixtures throughout the store

Notes:

Candidates will go through multiple interviews including the below skills challenge to demonstrate creative thinking, problem solving abilities and basic skills that will be required in the PARKSHOP Retail Sales Associate Role