Retail Sales Associate

About us

Marmalade Boutique is a new home goods and gift boutique in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, offering shoppers curated, exclusive products for memory-making and gift-giving, with many of our products being sourced by Atlantic makers and women-led businesses. Marmalade is located right in the heart of St. Andrew’s shopping district with year-round store hours, and participation in quintessential St. Andrews events. We are a women-led business and seek to create a fun and customer-cenric shopping and working environment. All of our decisions are led by values rooted in kindness, collaboration, and inclusivity.

Job Description for Permanent Part-time Marmalade Staff:

We seek a highly motivated and customer-oriented Retail Sales Associate to join our team. As a Retail Sales Associate, you will provide exceptional customer service, promote and sell products, and ensure a positive shopping experience for our customers. If you have a passion for connecting with others, enjoy working in a retail environment, and want to be part of the community we are growing around this new home goods and giftware shop in St. Andrews we want to hear from you.

This will be a year-round, part-time position, with a minimum of 8 hours per week during the slow season and as many as 24 hours during peak season in St. Andrews. We encourage all ages to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Greet customers and assist them in finding the right products
• Provide product knowledge and answer any questions or concerns
• Cross-sell products to maximize sales opportunities
• Conduct product demonstrations to showcase features and benefits
• Process transactions accurately through a cash register or point-of-sale system
• Process and package online sales orders
• Maintain a clean and organized sales floor
• Assist with inventory management and restocking shelves
• Collaborate with team members to create fun events and achieve sales targets
• Provide exceptional customer service by resolving any issues or complaints

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in Retail Sales or customer service is an asset
• Strong communication skills in English—multilingual skills are a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple customers simultaneously during peak times
• Basic technical sales knowledge to assist customers with electronic devices or gadgets
• Cashiering experience is an asset
• Interest in home decor, gift-giving, and merry-making is an asset
• Strong problem-solving skills to address customer inquiries or concerns promptly
• Must be legally able to work in Canada

Benefits:

• Above minimum wage/hour
• Employee discounts on products
• Collaborative working schedule (you won’t be working every weekend and we will be able to provide you with a basic schedule through the end of October).

Marmalade is committed to creating a safe and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status in our hiring processes or employment practices. You must be legally permitted to work in Canada.

If you enjoy working in a dynamic retail environment, are excited about helping others find beautiful yet functional treasures for their homes or gift gifting, and are looking to work in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply for the position of Retail Sales Associate.

Join our team today!

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 8 – 24 per week

Day range:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Shift:

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

Work setting:

• Specialty store

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-05-03