Job Description

The Quark Group is very excited to announce that we are increasing our footprint into Atlantic Canada.The first phase will be two Quarks stores in New Brunswick in October of 2022! These stores will be located in Fredericton and in Saint John.We are currently looking for full-time and part-time Sales Associates to join our innovative, growing company in Fredericton at the Regent Mall, to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, fun and professional work environment! If you are someone who is reliable and excited about their work, this is the job for you!Reporting to the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager, Sales Associates are the welcoming faces that greet customers and provide them with a memorable buying experience. Sales Associates must provide the excellent customer service and support we're known for. They are excellent communicators who have a knack for building relationships. With a keen eye on customer satisfaction, the Sales Associate answers questions, handles complaints ensuring maximum client satisfaction, and maintains a clean, well-organized sales floor. They are the driving force behind new and ongoing sales opportunities — directly impacting The Quark Group's growth and success. Ultimately the duties of a Sales Associate are to achieve excellent customer service while consistently meeting the store's sales goals.Why The Quark Group?The Quark Group was founded in 1977 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. We are the largest private Canadian-owned retail footwear chain in Western Canada. At Quarks, we offer high quality name brand footwear for men and women, bringing you the best in quality, selection and fit. Our vision is to provide leading customer service in Canada's premium comfort footwear and apparel industry, in a responsible and ethical manner while being a positive force for our communities and corporate family.We currently operate 36 stores across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario and are very excited to be adding the province of New Brunswick to our family of businesses.At Quarks, every employee is given the keys to charter new ground as they collectively live in the moment of building experiences together. We are a cast of diverse, yet like-minded individuals and we believe in taking risks, creating shared experiences not just for our customers, but for each other to guarantee we're making the next chapter of everyone's story the most memorable one yet.Some of What we Offer:

• Earn commission for personal sales on top of a base rate plus bonus potential
• Receive a staff discount of 40%. Many of our brands offer extended pro deals!
• Work with top-quality brands such as Birkenstock, Blundstone, UGG and many more!
• The chance to meet new people and establish relationships with customers and co-workers!
• The opportunity to have exposure to a sales-driven workplace without a pressuring or competitive nature
• Our exciting and engaging culture
• A diverse and inclusive workforce
• Teamwork
• Innovation
• Passion
• Fun

What you bring:

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Your proven experience as a collaborative and respectful team player
• Experience in a fast-paced customer service environment
• Willingness to learn new skills and share laughs when appropriate (always!)
• Ability to work days, evenings, and weekends.
• Experience working in a sales driven environment is an asset
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Excellent decision-making ability and problem-solving skills
• Strong computer skills
• Experience with POS systems would be an asset

Candidates must be residents of the country and legally entitled to work in Canada. Job offers will be contingent upon a successful background check.We embrace diversity. Individuals that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills are encouraged to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however; only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Part-time hours: 15-25 per weekBenefits:

• Store discount

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fredericton, NB E3C 1A2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• sales: 1 year (preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (preferred)
• Night Shift (preferred)