Part-time Sales Associate

Who are we?

Our family started with a vision... "how do we bring the comforts of indoors, out and do it with style?"....25 years later we have become one of the most widespread Canadian retailers in the industry. Catering to a variety of indoor and outdoor options for customers to create their own oasis at home. We love the clients that come in and creating their own personal spaces with them.

Our teams from the ground up are enthusiastic, passionate, professionals, that are committed to building long term relationships with teammates, clients and communities.

Are you looking for a career that you look forward to, coming in to work every day? Are you a passionate, creative, individual, with excellent communication skills? Then this is an opportunity for you.

This position reports to:

Store Manager

Summary

This position is responsible for relationship building and selling indoor/outdoor furniture and accessories.

Core Accountabilities:

• Generate positive impressions during the shopping and buying experience by serving customers in a friendly, professional, and prompt manner.
• Follow up of all potential buyers through Dot Furniture’s customer management system.
• Provide customers with complete explanation of features, benefits, warranty policies, and assembly of products purchased.
• Achieve monthly sales goals.
• Completion of all product knowledge/safety courses thorough Dot University Programs.
• Support store operations by accurately and efficiently completing paperwork and POS transactions.
• Prepare/wrap/move/ assemble/disassemble product, in accordance to store policies prior to transport for customers.
• Assist in creating visual displays.
• Aid in general store/warehouse housekeeping.
• Assist in warehouse activities.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 2 years sales or hospitality experience is an asset.
• Technologically proficient on POS sales register systems is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication skills, both verbal & written.
• Exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to sales objective.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, in order to resolve customer issues.
• Ability to multi task.
• Flexible schedule including the ability to work weekends and holiday shifts.
• Ability to lift/move product 50lbs and over, with provided tools.
• Work independently and be comfortable with assembling/disassembling of product.
• Flair for interior décor, is an asset.

What’s in it for you?

In addition to a fast-paced, exciting environment that rewards the entrepreneurial spirit, we offer excellent pay plans, benefits packages for full-time employees, professional training and development, and advancement opportunities throughout our organization, such as:

• Staff discounts to enhance employee experience.
• Enhanced vacation policy, based on tenure.
• Support in career advancement.
• Robust training and development programs.
• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Life Insurance.
• On site parking.

If you are passionate, customer focused, and thrive in a team environment, we encourage you toapply. We thank all applicants for their interest in Dot Furniture – please note due to the volume of applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 6 months

Salary: $16.55 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Store discount

Day range:

• Every Weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Shift:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• sales: 1 year (required)
• Customer service: 1 year (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Cambridge, ON N1R 8K5 (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-03-08