Job Sales Associate, Abbotsford

Position: Sales Associate Reports to: Retail Manager

We are looking for a Sales Associate to join our Retail team. Our Sales Associate will assist with the day-to-day sales related activities and provide support to the Retail Manager and team.

Opportunities

The Sales Associate works in a fast-paced, retail environment selling organic, vegan, natural food, and bread products. This position would suit someone who is passionate about health and lives and breathes a healthy lifestyle. The ideal candidate would be comfortable in a conservative, traditional healthy food store and would need a strong understanding of Health, Vegan and Organic foods.

Here is who you are…

Drive & motivation

• You are passionate about healthy living and values which align with Silver Hills
• You want to join a progressive family-owned company on a mission to build healthier communities
• You want to expand your knowledge and learn about our unique plant based products.
• You enjoy performing tasks that require a lot of relationship building and customer interactions

Key Responsibilities

• Provide great customer service in person and over the phone
• Answer customer questions, asking appropriate questions to determine the customer's needs, up selling when appropriate
• Working at the til; handling cash and credit sales
• Actively demo store products; preparing demo's according to Food Safe standards
• Filling store shelves, coolers and freezer with products; using the correct rotational system
• Stocking and re-stocking shelves with retail products
• Cleaning the Cafe and Retail Store at closing and throughout the day
• Ensuring garbage and recycling is taken out when full
• Ensuring the cleanliness of the bathrooms
• Must be flexible to work all store shifts
• Must be service oriented
• Have good supervisory skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Good temperament
• Computer skills (Microsoft, Excel).
• Knowledge of natural foods, vegetarian and vegan lifestyle preferred
• Knowledge of health and healthy lifestyle

Skills & Experience

• Previous retail sales experience in the food industry is an asset
• Must have excellent communication skills; fully proficient in English
• Flexibility with schedule changes and shift times
• ABle to lift 25 kg
• Strong organization skills with the ability to multi-task
• Attention to detail and problem solving skills

Benefits

• Employee Discounts
• On-site Parking

Hourly rate $17.64