Sales Associate

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants About SNDL SNDL is a public company whose shares are traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol "SNDL." SNDL is the largest private‑sector liquor and cannabis retailer in Canada with retail banners that include Ace Liquor, Wine and Beyond, Liquor Depot, Value Buds, Spiritleaf, and Firesale Cannabis. SNDL is a licensed cannabis producer and one of the largest vertically integrated cannabis companies in Canada specializing in low‑cost biomass sourcing, indoor cultivation, product innovation, low‑cost manufacturing facilities, and a cannabis brand portfolio that includes Top Leaf, Contraband, Palmetto, Bon Jak, Versus, Value Buds, and Vacay. SNDL's investment portfolio seeks to deploy strategic capital through direct and indirect investments and partnerships throughout the North American cannabis industry. About ACE Liquor ACE Liquor is a great place to work, with a friendly atmosphere. We provide our customers with a vast selection of specialty liquors, beers and wines Work LocationACE Liquor Discounter Spruce Grove About The Role We are currently looking for friendly, outgoing, and customer service‑driven individuals to join our team as Sales Associates at our Ace Liquor store in Spruce Grove. Primary Purpose Of Job Provide exemplary customer service to every person who walks into our store, understand customer needs, and instill a customer mindset within the store, participates in stocking and merchandising of store; ensuring store is stocked and ready to serve our customers. Essential Business Functions, Responsibilities and Accountabilities Customer service driven, friendly, willing to talk to all customers Effective verbal communication skills Maintain a professional appearance, demeanor, and attitude at all times Customer Offering Deliver exemplary customer service Greet customers when they enter the store and take customer to product when required Generate sales by educating, advising, and suggesting products to every customer Maintain a high level of service and product knowledge by completing all training within required timeline Assist customer from store and/or offer car service when appropriate Financial Complete customer transactions on the Point‑of‑Sale (POS) device, including payment Ensure all cash handling policies & procedures are adhered to Ensure all opening & closing procedures are done correctly (when applicable) Complete end‑of‑day till reports (when applicable) Ensure safe is locked at all times and deposits are secured (when applicable) Day to Day Operations Perform all opening and closing procedures (when applicable) Stock shelves and cooler with product Participate in merchandising and promotional activities Participate in routine store maintenance and cleaning Other tasks as assigned Regulatory Adherence Ensure that OHS, LP, ProServe/Serving It Right and other regulatory requirements and procedures are implemented and adhered to Participate in health inspections, audits and required corrective actions Maintain First‑Aid, LP and OHS Training Maintain ProServe/Serving It Right and ensure employees maintain ProServe/Serving It Right Ensure AGLC/BC LRS and other government guidelines are met Adheres to all SNDL Inc. policies, with a focus on Social Responsibility Qualifications Work Experience Minimum 1‑year experience in retail environment Education High School Diploma or equivalent ProServe/Serving It Right Certification First‑Aid Certificate is considered an asset Training in wine/beer/spirits (preferred, not required) Other Skills And Capabilities Highly self‑motivated Customer service driven Effective teamwork skills Strong sales background Strong communication skills (written and verbal) Must be able to pass a Background Check Must have access to reliable transportation Physical Requirements Available to work a varied retail schedule, including evening and weekends Able to safely lift up to 50 pounds Able to stand for an extended period Comfortable climbing ladders Workplace Hazards Robbery and shoplifting – psychological stress, violence, and harassment Overexertion injuries Lifting and Handling Materials Slips, trips, and falls Knives and broken glass Why Work With Us? At Ace Liquor we invest in our people. We provide educational reimbursement for industry related courses. We prefer to promote individuals from within the organization providing our employees excellent opportunities to advance their careers. If you are interested in working in a fun environment that promotes personal growth with flexible scheduling please apply below Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion SNDL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a welcoming, inclusive, diverse and safe workplace where all of our team members have equal opportunity to succeed. We know this begins with recruitment. To honor our commitment, SNDL encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, ages and abilities. ProServe Certification At Ace Liquor, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and compliance in our operations. As part of our dedication to responsible service, we require all candidates for positions involving the sale of liquor to hold a valid ProServe Certification. To obtain your ProServe Certification, please visit the ProServe Certification Online Training Portal. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Part‑time Job function Sales and Business Development Industries Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr