Sales Associate

Holt Renfrew offers you an inspiring, fashion-driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow. From our incredible partnerships with iconic luxury brands, to our commitments to corporate social responsibility, you will be inspired every day. A job at Holt Renfrew offers a competitive total compensation, a generous employee discount, pension, and health & dental benefits, tuition assistance, and continuous learning and development. Specialist, Designated Sales Associate (DSA) The Specialist, Designated Sales Associate develops deep, long lasting relationships with customers that lead to an increase in sales, service, and loyalty. The Specialist (DSA) is also responsible for the achievement of the sales target of their assigned brand. The compensation for this role is commission-based and is directly tied to achievement of personal sales and brand volume targets. Consistently deliver extraordinary service to all customers Exceed all sales and service personal goals and targets Exceed all sales and service brand goals and targets Build a loyal personal client base by constantly acquiring new customers, developing existing clients, and retaining loyal clients Share expert level of product knowledge with entire store selling team Maintain solid relationships with buyer, vendor, and selling manager Drive brand sales by identifying key marketing opportunities, event execution, assortment recommendations, etc.; communicate suggestions to store management on a routine basis Perform floor recovery, visual merchandising, price change, and related sales support tasks Communicate regularly with personal clients through phone, mail, and electronic methods regarding in-store events, merchandise requests, sales follow-up, birthdays, etc. Resolve all customer service issues and partner with selling management on any issues outside of guidelines Comply with all Health & Safety policies and requirements Ensure compliance with privacy policies, regulations, and cyber security measures High school diploma Proven ability to exceed sales targets Able to work in a fast-paced environment that requires a high degree of multi-tasking with minimal supervision Able to work a flexible work schedule based on the needs of the customer that includes nights, weekends, and holidays Minimum of two or more years’ experience in a commission-based sales environment Prior retail sales experience as a product specialist in a luxury environment preferred Fully bilingual in French and in English We are Canada’s FASHION and LIFESTYLE retailer, providing a strong trusted voice in the global fashion world on behalf of Canadian customers. We are the curators of EXTRAORDINARY products that INSPIRE our customers and are respectful of both people and planet. We provide personal service and experiences to empower our customers and colleagues to find the truest expression of themselves and create JOY in doing so. Canadian Be proud and make Canadians proud of who we are by representing a modern Canada, its values, its people, and its ethos on the global retail stage. Build loyalty by being known as a trusted brand that cares for its customers, colleagues, communities, as well as the planet. Personal Service Deliver the highest quality of service, not just to our most valuable customers, but to all guests of Holts. They are meaningful to us and guide how we work together and interact with our communities. Unity We are one team, one community, sharing one planet.