icebreaker: Seasonal Sales Associate - Kitsilano

Founded in 1995 in New Zealand, icebreaker is a pioneer of ethical and sustainable natural performance apparel. Now a part of the VF Corporation, icebreaker continues to challenge the status quo while championing natural, transparent, and responsible ways to do business.
We’re a community of passionate, authentic, and adventurous achievers! Today, we’re a global brand with a diverse team across the Globe. We strive to celebrate those differences and create an inclusive culture where all are welcome.
Seasonal Sales Associate
Are you looking to work for one of the most exciting brands in the apparel and outerwear industry? Are you passionate about providing great customer service? Are you looking for a flexible work schedule? If yes, apply to be a Seasonal Sales Associate with icebreaker!
*This position will support the store during peak season with potential to transition to regular employment*
Why should you apply?
Competitive hourly wage
Flexible hours
Great foot in the door! High level performance may lead to longer-term employment with Timberland.
Enjoy great discounts on in-store products from VF Brands, including icebreaker, Timberland, Vans, The North Face, and more!
Responsibilities:
Exemplify an optimistic and energetic presence through team collaboration and building strong relationships with customers by introducing and encouraging enrollment in our loyalty program
Provide a high level of personalized customer engagement.
Serve as a one stop resource for customers, providing them with relevant product, community, and activity-based knowledge and recommendations.
Demonstrate a willingness to learn and to share relevant activity, community, and product. knowledge to create a memorable and valuable experience for the customer.
Achieve sales and productivity goals by utilizing all available resources to meet the customers’ needs.
Assist in the execution and maintenance of visual directives and standards, including but not limited to merchandise presentation, housekeeping, product replenishment.
Assume cashier duties as needed.
Assist in the execution of all Loss Prevention initiatives.
Assist in the overall visual and operational maintenance of the store.
Ensure products are always available to the customer by adhering to stock and replenishment procedures and represented in a compelling way that is consistent with visual guidelines, in addition to ensuring the store is recovered and customer ready each day.
Qualifications:
Ability to genuinely and comfortably engage with a diverse group of customers
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business; will require weekends, evenings, and holidays
Previous retail or service-oriented experience preferred
Ability to collaborate, work as a team, and be adaptable in the workplace
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge, experience and/or willingness to learn about the products, activities, community relevant to the store’s customer base
Attention to detail
Proficient computer skills
Ability to bend, squat, reach, lift up to 50 pounds, climb a ladder and stand for extended periods of time with or without reasonable accommodations.
Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity
As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
We just have one question. Are you in?
Hiring Range:
$19.25 - $20.79 CAD per hour
Benefits at VF Corporation: This position is a part-time or limited time position (ie., internship) and is not eligible for all of the benefit plans offered at VF Corporation. There are some benefits the company offers that this position can participate in. You can review a general overview of the benefits provided at VF by visiting www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on the benefits options you qualify for will be provided upon hire.
Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. Although all positions have a hiring range based upon market data, this position has a minimum starting rate that is listed above. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.
At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law.
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