Retail Chocolate Sales Connoisseur, Woodgrove

Nanaimo, BC
On-site
Posted Sep 11, 2026
1 position

$18 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 20 hours per week

Job summary

The Chocolate Sales Connoisseur will drive sales and profitability by delivering exceptional customer service and achieving sales goals. As a Key Holder, the individual is also responsible for the opening and closing procedures of the shop.

Job details

Craving a dream job? Join one of Canada's Top Employers. Purdys Chocolatier is delighted to have been voted by our employees as one of Canada's Best Employers. This esteemed award is a testament to the rich texture of our history and our more than 115 years of dedication to quality, trust,and supportive work environment. Job Type: Part-time, Permanent Hours: Approximately 10 to 20 hours per week Pay Rate: $18.25 per hour Do you love chocolate? As a proud Canadian Chocolatier, we create connection and joy through the power of chocolate, and we have a great deal of fun doing so. We truly value diversity in our workforce and welcome applicants of all ethnicities, genders, races, religions, abilities, and backgrounds. Job Overview We are looking for an enthusiastic Chocolate Sales Connoisseur to join our team at our shop in Woodgrove Shopping Centre. In this role, you will help drive sales and profitability by achieving sales goals and delivering exceptional customer service. This position is a great opportunity to expand your retail experience while sharing our award-winning chocolate with customers. As a Key Holder, you will also be responsible for opening and closing the shop. This is a permanent part-time position that requires availability for a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. As a Key Holder, you will need flexibility in your schedule and availability to work evenings and weekends. You Will Be a Great Fit If You: Are excited about our Chocolatier Training Program. We'll teach you everything about chocolate, from its origins to our production process. Previous retail experience is an asset. Are dedicated to providing an exceptional customer experience. Are enthusiastic about selling a quality product. Are energetic and enjoy meeting new people. Enjoy working as part of a team and are excited to build your career and grow with Purdys Chocolatier. Are available to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Have previous Key Holder and cash handling experience. Get Ready to Enjoy: Active Lifestyle Reimbursement Program Tuition Reimbursement Program Employee Discount Sick Days Profit Sharing Ready to Dive Deeper? Check out our Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook channels to learn more about life at Purdys. We'd love to hear from you! We appreciate the interest of all applicants, and while we wish we could personally reach out to everyone, we can only contact those selected for an interview. We genuinely care about providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please reach out to us via email at resumes@purdys.com. We're here to help!

What you’ll do

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have previous retail and cash handling experience and be available to work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Enthusiasm for selling quality products and a willingness to participate in the Chocolatier Training Program are required.