Retail Sales

OLYMPIA CYCLE AND SKI

VERNON, BC

Full-time, Permanent

Sales Associate

We are looking for someone with a passion for biking and skiing who wants to be part of our team. Our front-end shop is a fast paced, fun environment with a focus on a customer service at the highest level! If you’re looking for a great place to work and a relaxed environment this might be the job for you…plus our in-store espresso machine will help keep you caffeinated all day long!!!!

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Greeting customers and providing great service

· Determining customer needs and recommending appropriate solutions

· Answering questions regarding available inventory

· Strong Product knowledge for all ski and bike related products

· Researching new bike and ski technology to better handle customer requests

· Completing customer transactions at point-of-sale system

· Restocking merchandise

· Performing general store maintenance and cleaning

· Building relationships to ensure future business

· Other tasks assigned as they arise

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS

· Excellent people skills

· Passionate mountain biker and skier

· Passion about new bike and ski technology

· Ability to lift heavy inventory

· Prior experience in bike and ski sales

· Knowledge of general bike repair and maintenance

· knowledge of bicycles of all types, parts, tools, service techniques and parts compatibility

· Positive attitude and self-motivated

· Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues under pressure but to the highest standard

· Flexible availability – including weekends, and holidays

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

· The position is Full-Time and commences as soon as possible.

· Compensation commensurate upon experience.

· You need to be legally eligible to work in Canada and must have a valid work permit.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $18.00-$22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Store discount

Day range:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• Apparel store

Experience:

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

Work Location: In person