We are looking for some Part Time Retail Sales associates to work out of our Donation + Retail Centre at 5120 122 street. 

Do you love working on a team that is passionate about helping the community?

Then we have the opportunity for you!

Position Summary

Retail store Clerks are members of the Front Team and are involved in the day-to-day operations on the retail floor at FIND- dealing with customers, working with merchandise, cooperating as a team, and engaging in marketing initiatives. Front Team members report to the Retail Floor Manager.

SALES

• Approach sales as an ambassador for the primary mandates of FIND and the goals of Homeward Trust to end homelessness in Edmonton.
• Help customers make selections by building customer confidence, offering suggestions, providing information and ensuring consumer awareness
• Process payments by totaling purchases, processing cash, debit, and credit purchases
• Complete sales related processes at cash desk - gift certificates, in-store credits, and recording sales stats
• Follow processes and complete invoices accurately, arranging for take away, customer pick-up, or delivery

FRONT of STORE SUPPORT

• Assist in pricing, stocking, and display of merchandise on the retail floor
• Clean furniture, fixtures, floors, and assigned areas inside and outside of the building
• Set up, maintain, and close cash desk for each working day
• Help to ensure a safe and secure opening, operation, and closing of the store each day

TEAMWORK

• Be reliable and on time, working assigned shifts, attending meetings and being accountable for responsibilities as assigned
• Take initiative in maintaining the retail floor, keeping busy, and supporting the efforts of colleagues
• Willingly engage in relevant professional learning: developing job-skills, cross-training, researching the product, training new employees
• Keep supervisor and team members informed, sharing customer information, and giving feedback on store operations.

MARKETING

• Acknowledge, understand and contribute to "the FIND customer experience", making customer service a priority
• Greet customers, make them feel welcome and offer assistance
• Direct, advise, and inform customers by providing information on our products, programs and the project to end homelessness
• Engage in social media and marketing tasks within guidelines provided by management
• Additional duties as assigned by Retail Floor Supervisor or management

Skill and Experience Requirements

The successful candidate will:

• Possess strong communication and customer service skills
• Have the ability to work well in a variety of settings with minimal supervision
• Work well under pressure and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Participate in a team-oriented setting
• Demonstrate the ability to problem solve and achieve positive outcomes using critical thinking and proper judgment
• Be interested and have an acumen for continuous change and learning
• Overtime work required as needed
• Minimum 1-year previous related experience is preferred
• Satisfactory pass of criminal record check

We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from people of Indigenous heritage, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Learn more and apply here.