Summer Sales Associate
Are you between the age of 15-30? Interested in learning more about fair trade and ethical business practices, while gaining valuable work experience? Apply today at Ten Thousand Villages for our Summer Sales Associate position! Only Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents and Refugees may apply due to grant funding criteria.
Qualities and Qualifications
- Shows enthusiasm for the work of Ten Thousand Villages
- Knowledge of fair trade an asset
- Possesses good organizational and time management skills in order to complete tasks independently
- Is self-motivated and shows initiative in looking for areas of improvement and tasks needing completion in the store
- Dedicated to a high-level of customer service in both assisting sales and providing information about Ten Thousand Villages to store visitors
- Communicates well with customers and other staff
Main Job Duties
- Ensuring a high level of customer service as per Ten Thousand Villages Sales Standards
- Ensuring store is neat, clean and tidy, including daily cleaning in main floor area
- Opening and closing the store, including start and end-of-day cash procedures
- Stocking shelves and creating attractive merchandise displays
- Receiving orders and pricing them
- Working at Special Events (ie. Off-site Sales, Cruise Night)
- In-store environmental stewardship
- Research on fair trade practices, partner artisans and producers
- Assisting with other duties as assigned
Other Considerations
- Contract will begin on June 28,2022 until August 27,2022. Work week is Tuesday to Saturday.
- Hourly wage is $12.95 an hour
Please email resumes to [email protected] Application close date is June 3rd, 2022
