Retail Sales Associate

Westmount Pool & Spa is looking for retail/Sales Associates, who are passionate about Retail Sales and working within a fast paced pool & hot tub industry to join our team. We are hiring for a Retail Sales Associates for our Fergus location.

We are a family owned and operated, energetic and vibrant business looking for some ambitious individuals to thrive in a fast paced environment. Relevant experience in the pool & Hot tub industry is an asset but we are willing to train the right candidates.

Position will require the flexibility to work Monday - Saturday shifts within the retail hours of operations.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to stand and be on your feet for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb a ladder and use a step stool
• strong communications skills
• Ability to solve problems
• minimum 1 year retail experience, preferred
• knowledge of swimming pools & hot tubs an asset
• quick & motivated learner
• be neat & clean with appearance
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to take initiative to complete tasks and solve problems
• Ability to manage time and prioritize
• Ability to work well unsupervised & in a team environment
• punctual & reliable

Job details include but not limited to:

• learn all aspects of the day to day operations of the store
• build customer relationships by providing prompt & exceptional sales
• determine customer needs & recommend the best solution
• ensure customer concerns are resolved with urgency & good judgement
• foster & build a positive work environment
• stay knowledgeable about the products, services, promotions & policies & share this knowledge with the team
• assist with everyday store duties to assist fellow staff & build a team work environment
• performing in store water testing & analysis (will be trained)
• cleaning & re-stocking of shelves
• answering phones & directing phone calls courteously and promptly
• administrative work ~ filing, processing payments, data entry
• cleaning & maintaining the retail store, dusting, sweeping, mopping etc.
• Unload delivery truck, receive, open and unpack product and price product properly

We look forward to hearing from you & if you are interested in one of these positions you can apply by clicking on the "Apply Now" link or you can drop off a resume in person to either of our locations during regular business hours @ 55 Dawson Rd Guelph or 920 St. David St Fergus

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Seasonal
Contract length: 8 months

Salary: $16.60-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Day range:

• Monday to Friday

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• Specialty store

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fergus, ON N1M 2W3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

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

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-04-25
Expected start date: 2024-04-22