Retail Sales Consultant

**Are you looking to join one of Canada's Greatest Places to Work and be a part of making it even better?**

**“Better Workdays Start Here”** is Mister Safety Shoes’ mission for both its customers and its team members. We are a proudly Canadian owned and operated company that specializes in safety footwear and clothing. Founded in 1972, we are continuously growing our presence across Canada through our retail store locations and ‘shoemobiles’. The values of caring, respect, and exceptional service start with our team. It’s a philosophy we live throughout the company, making workdays better for each other and our customers.

**What we are looking for**:
Currently, we are hiring a permanent **Part Time Retail Sales Consultant** that is polite, well-spoken and out going to join our **Kingston**team Our team members practice a consultative approach to our customer interactions. You will be trained in assessing the workplace needs of each customer to provide

**What we offer**:
As part of our team, you'll enjoy the following perks:

- **Competitive Wage**: We offer a competitive wage to ensure you are rewarded for your contributions, we offer a starting wage of **$17.20/hour.**:

- **Bonuses**: Your productivity is crucial to our success, so we provide bonus opportunities tied to productivity, offering you the chance to earn more as you excel in your role.
- **Employee discounts** offering substantial savings on a wide range of products, allowing you to enjoy our offerings at special rates and experience the products firsthand.
- **Work Life Balance**: You can expect your schedule to be posted two weeks in advance to help you plan and enjoy your personal time. Did we mention that we are also **closed on all statutory holidays** - including Boxing Day
- **Internal Development Opportunities**: We provide **opportunities for professional growth and developmen**t within the organization.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Achieve assigned sales targets by effectively following sales and service standards.
- Provide accurate and detailed information about products, features, and services.
- Process transactions accurately and efficiently using the POS system.
- Listen attentively to customer concerns and resolve issues or escalate them to the appropriate supervisor.
- Participate in the setup and maintenance of visually appealing product displays and store layouts.
- Assist with packing and unpacking of warehouse shipments, as well as timely dispatch of customer orders, ensuring accurate fulfillment and exceptional service.

**Qualifications**:

- High school diploma or equivalent is preferable.
- Able to offer flexible availability, including the ability to work various hours, up to 30hrs/week. This includes being available for weekday shifts until 8:30pm and weekend shifts until 6:30pm. (Applicants should note that full-day availability every day is not required.)
- Ability to carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds with assistance.
- Capability to climb ladders safely to access elevated areas when required for job tasks.
- Flexibility to stand for extended periods, bend and move comfortably to perform job tasks.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build rapport with diverse customers and team members.
- Strong attention to detail is essential to ensure accuracy in sales processing.
- Proficient computer skills to efficiently handle tasks and navigate digital tools such as computers, POS systems, and scanners.
- Experience in sales, retail, or customer service is an asset.

If you are a dedicated worker and have a people-first attitude, you will be truly valued, recognized, and rewarded.

**Mister Safety Shoes has been named a Great Place to Work® for 4 years in a row. We are proud to be a 2024 Best Workplaces in Canada, a 2024 Best Workplaces in Retail & Hospitality and ranked #86 in Best Workplaces in Canada for companies with under 1000 people.