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icebreaker: Sales Associate - Touchlab Kitsilano

Icebreaker1 day ago
Vancouver, BC
CA$19 - CA$20/hour
Mid Level
part_time

About the role

Sales Associate

As a Sales Associate you will be the face of the brand to our retail customers and will be responsible for creating best-in-class customer experience in the store. As a Sales Associate, you will actively engage with a diverse and often large group of people, using your product, brand, activity and community knowledge to ensure each customer has a memorable positive experience. You will serve as part of a team, ensuring that customer engagement is the top priority, while also assisting in the daily visual and operational maintenance of the store.

Join the icebreaker Family

Founded in 1995 in New Zealand, icebreaker is a pioneer of ethical and sustainable natural performance apparel. Now a part of the VF Corporation, icebreaker continues to challenge the status quo while championing natural, transparent, and responsible ways to do business.

icebreaker looks to nature for the answers and for innovative ways to do more with less. Working with what nature provides and adapting as nature does, icebreaker enables consumers to join a movement towards choosing natural and preserving our planet for generations to come. We are on a mission to be Plastic Free by 2023 and transition all our apparel to merino or plant-based fibers – and we are 91% of the way there! To learn more about icebreaker click here.

We’re a community of passionate, authentic, and adventurous achievers! Today, we’re a global brand with a diverse team across the Globe. We strive to celebrate those differences and create an inclusive culture where all are welcome.

What You Bring

Required

  • Ability to genuinely and comfortably engage with a diverse group of customers

  • Customer service experience

  • Ability to collaborate, work as a team, and be adaptable in the workplace

  • Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business; will require weekends, evenings, and holidays

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Knowledge, experience and/or willingness to learn about the products, activities, community relevant to the store’s customer base

  • Attention to detail

  • Proficient computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and software programs

Preferred

  • High School Diploma or GED

Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity

As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

What’s In It for You

We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package. Go to MyVFBenefits.com and click on “Looking to Join VF?” to learn more.

Our Parent Company, VF Corporation

VF is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish through our family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands. At the heart of our journey lies our company-wide purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. It’s a commitment shared by our global associates across all brands. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling. Learn more at vfc.com

We just have one question. Are you in?

Sales Associate

As a Sales Associate you will be the face of the brand to our retail customers and will be responsible for creating best-in-class customer experience in the store. As a Sales Associate, you will actively engage with a diverse and often large group of people, using your product, brand, activity and community knowledge to ensure each customer has a memorable positive experience. You will serve as part of a team, ensuring that customer engagement is the top priority, while also assisting in the daily visual and operational maintenance of the store.

Join the icebreaker Family

Founded in 1995 in New Zealand, icebreaker is a pioneer of ethical and sustainable natural performance apparel. Now a part of the VF Corporation, icebreaker continues to challenge the status quo while championing natural, transparent, and responsible ways to do business.

icebreaker looks to nature for the answers and for innovative ways to do more with less. Working with what nature provides and adapting as nature does, icebreaker enables consumers to join a movement towards choosing natural and preserving our planet for generations to come. We are on a mission to be Plastic Free by 2023 and transition all our apparel to merino or plant-based fibers – and we are 91% of the way there! To learn more about icebreaker click here.

We’re a community of passionate, authentic, and adventurous achievers! Today, we’re a global brand with a diverse team across the Globe. We strive to celebrate those differences and create an inclusive culture where all are welcome.

What You Bring

Required

  • Ability to genuinely and comfortably engage with a diverse group of customers

  • Customer service experience

  • Ability to collaborate, work as a team, and be adaptable in the workplace

  • Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business; will require weekends, evenings, and holidays

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Knowledge, experience and/or willingness to learn about the products, activities, community relevant to the store’s customer base

  • Attention to detail

  • Proficient computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and software programs

Preferred

  • High School Diploma or GED

Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity

As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

What’s In It for You

We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package. Go to MyVFBenefits.com and click on “Looking to Join VF?” to learn more.

Our Parent Company, VF Corporation

VF is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish through our family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands. At the heart of our journey lies our company-wide purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. It’s a commitment shared by our global associates across all brands. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling. Learn more at vfc.com

We just have one question. Are you in?

Associé aux ventes

En tant qu'Associé aux ventes, vous serez le visage de la marque pour nos clients en magasin et serez responsable de créer une expérience client de premier ordre dans le magasin. En tant qu'Associé aux ventes, vous interagirez activement avec un groupe diversifié et souvent large de personnes, en utilisant vos connaissances sur les produits, la marque, les activités et la communauté pour garantir à chaque client une expérience positive et mémorable. Vous ferez partie d'une équipe, en veillant à ce que l'engagement des clients soit la priorité absolue, tout en aidant à l'entretien visuel et opérationnel quotidien du magasin.

Rejoignez la famille icebreaker

Fondée en 1995 en Nouvelle-Zélande, icebreaker est un pionnier de l'habillement de performance naturel, éthique et durable. Maintenant partie de la VF Corporation, icebreaker continue de défier le statu quo tout en prônant des façons naturelles, transparentes et responsables de faire des affaires. icebreaker cherche des réponses dans la nature et des moyens innovants de faire plus avec moins. En travaillant avec ce que la nature fournit et en s'adaptant comme la nature le fait, icebreaker permet aux consommateurs de rejoindre un mouvement vers le choix du naturel et la préservation de notre planète pour les générations à venir. Nous avons pour mission d'être sans plastique d'ici 2023 et de passer tous nos vêtements à des fibres de mérinos ou à base de plantes – et nous en sommes à 91 %! Pour en savoir plus sur icebreaker, cliquez ici. Nous sommes une communauté de passionnés, authentiques et aventuriers! Aujourd'hui, nous sommes une marque mondiale avec une équipe diversifiée à travers le monde. Nous nous efforçons de célébrer ces différences et de créer une culture inclusive où tous sont les bienvenus.

Ce quevousapportez

Requis

  • Capacité à interagir de manière authentique et confortable avec un groupe diversifié de clients

  • Expérience en service à la clientèle

  • Capacité à collaborer, travailler en équipe et être adaptable sur le lieu de travail

  • Capacité à travailler selon un horaire flexible pour répondre aux besoins de l'entreprise; nécessitera des week-ends, des soirées et des jours fériés

  • Excellentes compétences en communication, tant verbales qu'écrites

  • Connaissance, expérience et/ou volonté d'apprendre sur les produits, les activités et la communauté pertinents pour la clientèle du magasin

  • Attention aux détails

  • Compétences informatiques avancées, y compris le traitement de texte, les tableurs et les programmes logiciels

Préféré

  • Diplôme d'études secondaires ou GED

Libre d'être, Inclusion & Diversité

En tant qu'entreprise axée sur un objectif et orientée vers la performance, nous nous efforçons de favoriser une culture d'appartenance basée sur le respect, la connexion, l'ouverture et l'authenticité. Nous nous engageons à construire et à maintenir un lieu de travail qui célèbre la diversité de nos associés, leur permettant d'apporter leur authenticité au travail chaque jour.

Ce qui est****en jeu pour vous

Nous sommes dans le domaine de la libération du potentiel humain, motivés par les idées, l'énergie et l'engagement de nos collaborateurs. C'est pourquoi nous offrons des avantages complets qui encouragent le bien-être mental, physique et financier de tous les associés VF. En ce qui concerne les avantages, nous sommes le package complet. Allez sur MyVFBenefits.com et cliquez sur "Looking to Join VF?" pour en savoir plus.

Notre société mère, VF Corporation

VF est l'une des plus grandes entreprises mondiales de vêtements, de chaussures et d'accessoires, connectant les gens aux modes de vie, aux activités et aux expériences qu'ils chérissent grâce à notre famille de marques emblématiques de plein air, actives et de vêtements de travail. Au cœur de notre parcours se trouve notre objectif commun à l'échelle de l'entreprise : Nous alimentons les mouvements de modes de vie durables et actifs pour le bien-être des personnes et de notre planète. C'est notre objectif. C'est la raison pour laquelle nous venons travailler chaque jour. C'est un engagement partagé par nos associés mondiaux à travers toutes les marques. Notre objectif nous unit et nous conduit à poursuivre nos objectifs, ensemble. C'est notre vocation. En savoir plus sur vfc.com.

Nous avons juste une question. Êtes-vous des nôtres?

Hiring Range**:**

$18.85 - $20.16 CAD per hour

Benefits at VF Corporation: This position is a part-time or limited time position (ie., internship) and is not eligible for all of the benefit plans offered at VF Corporation. There are some benefits the company offers that this position can participate in. You can review a general overview of the benefits provided at VF by visiting www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on the benefits options you qualify for will be provided upon hire.

Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. Although all positions have a hiring range based upon market data, this position has a minimum starting rate that is listed above. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com*. VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.*

Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

About Icebreaker

Retail
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icebreaker is a merino wool outdoor and sports clothing designer and manufacturer. It was founded in 1994 by Jeremy Moon and now supplies its clothing to more than 4,700 stores in 50 countries. The company began by specializing in the production of merino base layer long underwear.

icebreaker is is part of VF Corporation one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish most through a family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands including Vans®, The North Face®, Timberland®, Dickies®, Eastpak®, Kipling®, icebreaker®, Napapijri® and many more.

Our purpose is to power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. We believe that when you discover the difference between a career and a calling, you get so much more out of life. When those lines begin to blur, you start to limit yourself much less and start aiming for more.

That’s what we want for everyone who joins us at VF. And frankly, that’s what it takes to thrive here too.