Fluevogologist/Sales Associate

Our Fluevogologists are the heart and soul of our stores With its rich history, vibrant arts scene, and welcoming community, Halifax is the perfect fit for Fluevog's creativity and individuality. Our newest team is introducing this city to our one-of-a-kind shoes, helping locals and visitors alike connect their unique souls with our unique soles, through unforgettable customer experiences and bold self-expression.

Our Halifax store is a beautiful, welcoming space where individuality thrives and diverse personalities take centre stage This role blends style, sales, and standout customer service into a career that's as unique and exciting as the shoes you'll help bring to life.

The role of a Fluevogologist is to support the Store Manager, to be an amazing human being, and to champion the store and company's values and goals in connecting our customers with the shoes of their dreams.

We are looking for our next passionate sales associate available to be regularly scheduled for approximately 4 shifts per week. Candidates must be flexible and available to work between 3 to 5 shifts per week to support business needs, including availability for at least one full weekend day (Saturday or Sunday).

"Sounds amazing This is literally my dream job. What am I going to be doing every day??"

• Customer Service: Assist customers with purchases and go above and beyond to help find solutions to any and every issue a customer may have.
• Community: Connect our customers to the greater Flumumunity by assisting with engagement efforts such as in-shop events.
• Sales: Focus on driving personal sales as well as working with the team towards group sales goals.
• Product: Demonstrate product knowledge and confidence, offer suggestions, and share shoe care knowledge.
• Merchandising: Assist with merchandising by making sure shoes are presented well and displays are tidy.
• Payment Processing: Collect customer payments and personal information at the POS. Participate in the web order process, including offering accurate sizing advice where needed and processing and packaging all web orders accurately.

Necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's):

• Able to work weekends and at minimum one weekday per week (varying 24 to 40 hours per week)
• Brand knowledge
• Ability to provide a solid high-five
• Superior people skills
• Recycles responsibly and cares for the planet
• Exemplary communication skills
• A grateful spirit
• A tenacious, can-do attitude
• A fearless sense of personal style
• Patience
• Enjoys not taking oneself too seriously

Qualifications

Fluevogologist must-haves:

• Computer and technology skills (Gmail, iOS, retail POS software)
• Previous sales experience
• Below-average karaoke skills
• Positivity, creativity, and a willingness to learn
• A real understanding and eagerness to foster community and build trusting relationships
• Physically able to perform all in-store tasks such as lifting up to 25 pounds, kneeling and crawling around the floor (funny, but true), climbing ladders and stairs, and standing for up to eight hours.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive retail salaries
• Individual store projection bonuses
• Optional, cost-shared Extended Health and Dental Benefits available after the 90-day probationary period, for employees maintaining a minimum 24 weekly hours.
• Amazing HQ and recruiting support who also write great job postings

(And, the part we know you actually came here to see…)

• In-store discounts
• Earn Shoe Dollars for in-store credit (yes, that means free shoes)
• let's be honest, the funnest retail job you've ever had.

About our Fluevog Store Teams

Fluevog Stores are powered by hard-working, collaborative, and delightfully weird professionals who thrive on creativity and connection. Our Halifax team is no exception Together, we create a space where individuality shines, and our customers can find not just amazing shoes but also a vibrant community.

Our people are creative, diverse, and proud of being "weird" Fluevog is a fit for everyone regardless of shoe size, and we are committed to building inclusion into every aspect of our culture for our Fluevog community. If we can help make this The Best Recruiting Process Ever by helping you out with an accommodation due to a disability, please reach out to at any point in your interview process and we'll keep it confidential. We will reach out to make sure our intro with you is just as good of a fit as our style.