Avenue Road boutique, located inside the iconic Fairmont Banff Springs hotel, specializes in high-end men's and ladies fashion, footwear, accessories and more. We are the experts in all things luxury, with an emphasis on European brands, quality fabrics to last a lifetime, and unique pieces you won’t find in the mall. Providing personalized shopping experiences and excellent customer service is at the heart of what we do. We are so passionate about making people look and feel fantastic, and we are hoping to expand our team with someone who feels the same way!
Job Description
We are currently looking for a customer focused, dynamic sales associate that enjoys fashion and interacting with guests. The position is full-time, on a permanent basis.
(We also welcome resumes for part-time applicants as we may have opportunities available)
- Salary: Starting at $18.00/hour + Commission
Responsibilities
- Overseeing the day to day running of the store including opening and closing procedures
- Ensuring that each customer receives outstanding service by providing a friendly environment, which includes greeting, acknowledging and re-approaching every customer
- Driving sales - offering styling and sizing advice, making suggestions and offering alternatives, maintaining knowledge of all brands, products, and in store promotions, suggestive selling
- Use of POS system for cash/debit/credit transactions, refunds and exchanges
- Receiving deliveries, unpacking, price labelling and steaming new garments
- General daily cleaning and tidying of the store and its contents to a high standard
- Replenishing and organizing merchandise, monitoring floor stock and inventory
- Merchandising and changing displays/mannequins as directed, maintaining visual merchandising standards throughout the store
- Following operating procedures and policies
- Being an ambassador for our small local business
Requirements
- Customer service experience essential
- Retail/sales experience desirable
- Excellent spoken and written English proficiency
- Outgoing and able to communicate with associates and customers
- Friendly disposition and positive attitude
- Experience with a POS system is an asset, but not required
- Knowledge and passion about the fashion world is a bonus!
Perks
- Great commission scheme and performance bonuses
- Staff discount and free clothing perks
- Being a part of our collaborative small business - we are a team and we care about you and your success!
- Progression opportunities available
Staff housing may be available depending on availability but is not guaranteed, as such we will prioritize applicants who do not require help with accommodation.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35.0 – 44.0 per week
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Banff, AB T1L 1H1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- We are hiring ASAP - When would you be available to start?
- Are you able to commit to staying in this role through at least the winter season?
- Do you have legal authorization to work in Canada?
Work Location: In person
