Retail Sales Associate – Wilderness Supply Co.
Location: 50 Isabel Street, Winnipeg, MB
Position Type: Retail Sales Associate
Start Date: Immediate / Hiring ASAP
Schedule: Weekdays and weekends, shifts ranging from 3–8 hours per day
Wage: To be discussed based on experience
About Wilderness Supply Co.
Wilderness Supply Co. is looking for a motivated, personable, and customer-focused Retail Sales Associate to join our team. We are a local outdoor retail store serving customers who love paddling, camping, hiking, travel, and self-propelled adventure.
We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a genuine interest in helping customers find the right gear for their needs.
Job Summary
The Retail Sales Associate is responsible for providing excellent customer service in a friendly, professional, and knowledgeable manner. This role includes assisting customers on the sales floor, processing transactions, supporting merchandising and displays, restocking product, receiving inventory, maintaining store cleanliness, and helping create a welcoming shopping experience.
The ideal candidate is dependable, energetic, detail-oriented, and willing to learn about outdoor products and retail operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet and acknowledge customers in a timely, friendly and helpful manner
- Provide excellent customer service and assist customers with product questions
- Build strong customer relationships through professional and knowledgeable service
- Maintain product knowledge and continue learning about outdoor gear and store products
- Process cash register transactions, including sales, refunds, and special orders
- Restock shelves, receive inventory, and help maintain accurate product placement
- Assist with repricing, tagging, merchandising, and floor displays
- Maintain awareness of current promotions, sales, and advertisements
- Help keep the store clean, organized, and presentable
- Communicate customer requests, product feedback, and concerns to management
- Assist with floor moves, display maintenance, and general store upkeep
- Support the team with daily tasks as assigned by management
Qualifications
- Completion of high school
- Drivers licence
- Previous retail experience is an asset, especially in outdoor, sporting goods, clothing, paddling, camping, or related retail
- Strong customer service skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Positive, energetic, and team-oriented attitude
- Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
- Willingness to learn about outdoor products and retail systems
- Comfortable using computerized systems and point-of-sale software
- Ability to read, count, and write accurately to complete documentation
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to move, lift, and handle boxes and boats up to 50lbs
- Must be willing to undergo a Criminal Record Check
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who:
- Enjoys working with people
- Has a passion for outdoors
- Is motivated, reliable, and sales-minded
- Works well as part of a team
- Can multi-task in a busy retail environment
- Has an interest in the outdoors, paddling, camping, hiking, travel, or adventure
- Is open to learning and growing with the store long term
What We Offer
- A friendly and active retail work environment
- Product learning and hands-on experience with outdoor gear
- Staff equipment and clothing purchase opportunities
- Flexible scheduling where possible
- A chance to be part of a passionate local outdoor retail team
- Benefits for Full Time employment
- All major holidays off
How to Apply
Please apply by email with your resume, cover letter, and references.
Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: Employment Application for Retail Sales Associate
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $15.80-$18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
