Seasonal Sales Associate

Job summary

Deliver a personalized in-store customer experience by understanding customer needs, recommending products, processing transactions, and handling returns or exchanges. Maintain merchandising and inventory standards, support store operations and seasonal promotions, and work with the team to meet sales targets.

Job details

Company Description Danier is a heritage fashion brand known for genuine craftsmanship, uncompromising quality, and a carefully curated collection of leather jackets, bags, wallets, and accessories for all customers. With over 40 years as a leader in fashion, the brand combines traditional leather expertise with modern production innovation to deliver enduring, timeless designs. Since its re-launch in 2016, Danier has expanded into woolens and woven pieces that complement and elevate contemporary wardrobes. The brand focuses on affordable luxury, creating pieces that help individuals feel confident, authentic, and sophisticated. As Danier continues to grow with a renewed commitment to innovation and exceptional customer experiences, it remains a key destination for leather fashion. Role Description The Seasonal Sales Associate is a full-time, on-site role based in Newmarket, ON. This role is responsible for delivering an elevated in-store experience by greeting customers, understanding their needs, and providing personalized product recommendations across Danier’s collections. Day-to-day tasks include maintaining visual merchandising standards, replenishing stock, processing sales transactions, and handling returns or exchanges in a professional manner. The Seasonal Sales Associate supports store operations by keeping the sales floor organized, monitoring inventory levels, and assisting with promotional events or seasonal displays. This role works closely with the store team to meet sales targets, uphold Danier’s brand values, and ensure every customer interaction reflects the company’s commitment to quality and service. Qualifications Strong customer service and client-facing skills, including active listening, relationship building, and a friendly, professional demeanor. Sales and retail experience, with the ability to meet targets, suggest add-on products, and handle point-of-sale transactions accurately. Communication and interpersonal skills, including clear verbal communication, teamwork, and the ability to interact effectively with diverse customers. Organizational and time management abilities, such as maintaining a tidy sales floor, prioritizing tasks, and working efficiently during peak periods. Interest in fashion and leather goods, with a willingness to learn product features, care instructions, and styling tips. Reliability and flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays during the seasonal period. Previous retail or customer service experience in fashion or accessories is an asset; high school diploma or equivalent preferred.

What you’ll do

Deliver a personalized in-store customer experience by understanding customer needs, recommending products, processing transactions, and handling returns or exchanges. Maintain merchandising and inventory standards, support store operations and seasonal promotions, and work with the team to meet sales targets.

Requirements

Candidates should have customer-facing and retail sales skills, strong communication and organizational abilities, and an interest in fashion and leather goods. Reliability and flexibility for varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, are expected; previous fashion or accessories retail experience is an asset, and a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Product Knowledge · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred
• Stock Replenishment · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Customer Service
• Active Listening
• Relationship Building
• Personalized Product Recommendations
• Retail Sales
• Sales Target Achievement
• Add-On Sales
• Point-of-Sale Transactions
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Visual Merchandising
• Inventory Monitoring
• Stock Replenishment
• Organization
• Time Management
• Product Knowledge

Job areas

• Retail
• Sales
• Customer Service & Support