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Sales Representative

Toronto, ON
$18/hour
Mid Level
Part-time

Top Benefits

Total compensation package
Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

About the role

Hourly Rate: $18.37 – Check out the YMCA’s total compensation package!

Location: Central YMCA Health & Fitness Centre

Work Hours: Up to 12 hours per week

Employment Type: Regular Part Time Hourly

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2025

Deadline to Apply: June 24, 2025 by 5:00 pm

Be the Spark! Join our passionate Sales Representative team and help us to achieve great things in our community!

The Sales Representative is part of a team that ensures all key indicators of sales and customer service are met and/or exceeded. The Membership Sales and Service team ensures all members and potential members receive excellent service and accurate information, leading to an improved experience as a member of Central YMCA Health & Fitness Centre.

In this role, you will:

  • Respond to members regarding all YMCA programs and services using various communication channels (telephone, email, fax, mail, etc.).
  • Provide referrals, processe registrations, cancellations, bookings, sales, renewals, upgrades, modifications, payment resolution and orientations in an efficient manner.
  • Manage general inquiries; fields complaints/recommendations.
  • Work towards and achieves personal and team sales targets Models excellence in both sales and service. Perform duties of a Membership Sales Staff in an exemplary manner as required by work volumes and scheduling needs.
  • Be Member focused at all times, prioritize all responsibilities in order to seek opportunities to initiate conversations with members and prospective members. Work at a fast pace and responds to multiple priorities effectively
  • Handle membership enquiries by building rapport, asking probing questions to ascertain prospective member needs and interests and customizes tour of the facility to link member interests to program options.
  • Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of all programs and services available, resulting in tour conversions and membership registrations; Assist members to understand membership options, payment plans and types.
  • Assist centre in reducing withdrawal numbers, reducing expiry numbers and maintaining high member retention by addressing member concerns quickly, effectively with a socially inclusive perspective and solution focused mindset.
  • Provide a specific and personal focus to new members and follow up after tours to ensure they receive a welcome call, and are booked for relevant program training. Understand the Stages of Change and uses this knowledge to assist members in making a lifestyle change.
  • Identify additional fee-based programs and activities of potential interest to members leading to additional sales revenue (e.g. personal training, aquatics, day camp, etc.).
  • Ensure accuracy when handling money and completing cash balancing. Protect the assets and information of the YMCA and its members.
  • Maintain YMCA standards and is a positive role model for our Mission, Vision and Commitment to Service. Understand and demonstrate YMCA Priority S.A.M (Serving All Members) standards and E.Y.E . (Evaluate Your Employees) standards
  • Make decisions and solve problems regarding membership sales and service functions, membership accounts, members concerns, and members’ behaviour. Assist members in resolving past due accounts, identifying options and referring potential qualified members to team leader/supervisor for membership assistance.
  • Remain flexible in regards to scheduling needs and understands key times for the team including peak times of the day, days, weeks, seasonal changes and unexpected changes in member patterns.
  • Understand and support YMCA philanthropic commitments, connects with families and offers opportunities to give, either financially or their personal time, including participation in special events within the centre and the community.
  • Understand the importance of the volunteer staff partnership and integrates the value of philanthropy and volunteerism in dealings with members, volunteers, donors and staff.
  • Perform other duties as assigned

You bring:

  • Post-secondary education in sales, marketing, promotions, retail management, or related field or equivalent experience is an asset
  • Minimum of 2 years sales and/or customer service experience, preferably in a membership/client based environment
  • Current CPR - C and First Aid an asset
  • Previous experience in promotional sales including demonstrated skills in identifying potential customer needs and interests leading to successful up-sales, renewals, etc.
  • Familiarity with personal member and payment info, including knowledge of privacy and protection requirements of such info
  • Well developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • Commitment to working in a socially inclusive environment responding with sensitivity and personal awareness to the diverse needs of members including visible and non-visible dimensions of diversity
  • Proficiency with computers, experience with Activenet and Virtuagym an asset
  • Philanthropy involvement; planning, storytelling, volunteerism an asset
  • Flexibility regarding assigned working hours, including evenings and weekends
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging

What you need to succeed:

  • Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values
  • Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
  • YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 165 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2020–2025 strategic plan, Ignite the Light*,* which outlines how we are focused on boosting well-being and promoting equity across the Greater Toronto Area.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of color, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here.

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.

Check out the next steps in our recruitment process and see what others are saying about working at the YMCA.

About YMCA of Greater Toronto

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Everyone deserves a chance to shine.

That’s why the YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to promoting equity and boosting well-being across the GTA — but as a charity, we don’t do it alone. When many think of the Y, a charity may not be the first thing that comes to mind — but our ability to ignite the potential in people and spark change for the better is only made possible by the loyalty of our participants, the generosity of our donors, and the dedication of our volunteers and staff.

Thanks to the breadth, quality, and inclusive nature of the services and programs we offer across our network of 500+ locations in the GTA, we attract a diverse and dynamic mix of participants and will never turn anyone away due to their financial circumstances. Many participate for life and many more choose to give back when they have the means, so that others can benefit from experiences like their own — experiences that can only be found at the Y.

Our focus on well-being means we help people thrive not only physically, but mentally and socially as well. We offer volunteering opportunities; safe spaces for teens; child care; camps; career guidance; employment services; support for immigrants; and a range of other services essential for individuals and communities to shine their brightest. No matter your needs or stage of life, when you join the Y community, you get to be part of something special.

Over our 170-year history, we’ve adapted to meet our communities’ most urgent needs. Today, these needs include mental health supports, affordable housing, accessible child care, help navigating our precarious labour market, and community for isolated older adults. By offering a safe destination where anyone can grow, lead, and give back, the Y has become both a beacon of inspiration and a trusted anchor of support driven by our knowledgeable, friendly, and caring volunteers and staff.