Retail Sales Consultant (Part-Time)

Are you looking to join one of Canada's Greatest Places to Work and be a part of making it even better?

What we do:

Mister Safety Shoes is a specialty retailer in the field of safety footwear and work clothing. At Mister Safety Shoes, our team members practice a consultative approach to our customer interactions. You will be trained in assessing the workplace needs of each customer to provide exceptional service.

What we are looking for:

Currently, we are hiring permanent Part Time Retail Sales Consultants that are polite, well-spoken and are out going to join our Barrie Team!

What we offer:

As part of our team, you'll enjoy the following perks:

• Competitive Wage: We offer a competitive wage to ensure you are rewarded for your contributions, we offer a starting wage of $16.70/hour.
• Bonuses: Your productivity is crucial to our success, so we provide bonus opportunities tied to productivity, offering you the chance to earn more as you excel in your role. We also pay an extra $1.25 per hour for the first 30 calendar days to bridge the gap until you can earn more on the sales floor.
• Employee discounts offering substantial savings on a wide range of products, allowing you to enjoy our offerings at special rates and experience the products firsthand.
• Work Life Balance: You can expect your schedule to be posted two weeks in advance to help you plan and enjoy your personal time. Did we mention that we are also closed on all statutory holidays – including Boxing Day!
• Internal Development Opportunities: We provide opportunities for professional growth and development within the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively approach and engage customers on the sales floor, offering assistance and guidance as a subject matter expert.
• Achieve assigned sales targets by effectively following sales and service standards.
• Provide accurate and detailed information about products, features, and services.
• Process transactions accurately and efficiently using the POS system.
• Listen attentively to customer concerns and resolve issues or escalate them to the appropriate supervisor.
• Participate in the setup and maintenance of visually appealing product displays and store layouts.
• Assist with packing and unpacking of warehouse shipments, as well as timely dispatch of customer orders, ensuring accurate fulfillment and exceptional service.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferable.
• Able to offer flexible availability, including the ability to work various hours. This includes being available for weekday shifts until 8:30pm and weekend shifts until 6:30pm. (Applicants should note that full-day availability every day is not required.)
• Ability to carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Capability to climb ladders safely to access elevated areas when required for job tasks.
• Flexibility to stand for extended periods, bend and move comfortably to perform job tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build rapport with diverse customers and team members.
• Strong attention to detail is essential to ensure accuracy in sales processing.
• Proficient computer skills to efficiently handle tasks and navigate digital tools such as computers, POS systems, and scanners.
• Experience in sales, retail, or customer service is an asset.

If you are a dedicated worker and have a people-first attitude, you will be truly valued, recognized, and rewarded.

Mister Safety Shoes has been named a Great Place to Work® and is proud to be a 2021 Best Workplaces™ in Canada in Retail and Hospitality and #21 in Best Workplaces™ in Canada for companies with under 1000 people for 2022.

We are an equal opportunity employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. If required, please include accommodation requirements with your submission.