Position: Sales Associate Reports to: Retail Manager
We are looking for a Sales Associate to join our Retail team. Our Sales Associate will assist with the day-to-day sales related activities and provide support to the Retail Manager and team.
Opportunities
The Sales Associate works in a fast-paced, retail environment selling organic, vegan, natural food, and bread products. This position would suit someone who is passionate about health and lives and breathes a healthy lifestyle. The ideal candidate would be comfortable in a conservative, traditional healthy food store and would need a strong understanding of Health, Vegan and Organic foods.
Here is who you are…
Drive & motivation
You are passionate about healthy living and values which align with Silver Hills
You want to join a progressive family-owned company on a mission to build healthier communities
You want to expand your knowledge and learn about our unique plant based products.
You enjoy performing tasks that require a lot of relationship building and customer interactions
Key Responsibilities
Provide great customer service in person and over the phone
Answer customer questions, asking appropriate questions to determine the customer's needs, up selling when appropriate
Working at the til; handling cash and credit sales
Actively demo store products; preparing demo's according to Food Safe standards
Filling store shelves, coolers and freezer with products; using the correct rotational system
Stocking and re-stocking shelves with retail products
Cleaning the Cafe and Retail Store at closing and throughout the day
Ensuring garbage and recycling is taken out when full
Ensuring the cleanliness of the bathrooms
Must be flexible to work all store shifts
Must be service oriented
Have good supervisory skills
Excellent communication skills
Good temperament
Computer skills (Microsoft, Excel).
Knowledge of natural foods, vegetarian and vegan lifestyle preferred
Knowledge of health and healthy lifestyle
Skills & Experience
Previous retail sales experience in the food industry is an asset
Must have excellent communication skills; fully proficient in English
Flexibility with schedule changes and shift times
ABle to lift 25 kg
Strong organization skills with the ability to multi-task
Attention to detail and problem solving skills
Employee Discounts
On-site Parking
Hourly rate $17.64
