Burnaby - Store Sales Associate

Running Room•Burnaby, BC

8d•CA$18•Onsite

About The Position

The Running Room sells running shoes, apparel, accessories, nutrition, and electronics. More importantly, we help people start running and keep running. We offer and advice and encouragement to every single person who walks through the door, whether they've just started exercising or they're seasoned ultramarathoners. We're about helping people find the right fit or perfect product, not about aggressive selling. We take pride in what we do, keep learning so we can provide expert advice, and never take ourselves too seriously. (Oh, and we have awesome employee discounts!) Running Room welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Upon request, Running Room will provide accommodations from candidates taking part in the selection process

Requirements

Confident and comfortable engaging with customers to deliver a positive experience
Motivated to achieve great results because of one's enthusiasm for the running, walking, and fitness environment
Love of learning and ability to grasp new concepts and product knowledge quickly
Self-motivated to complete tasks or activities with little supervision
Able to communicate clearly and effectively in verbal and written English
Available weekends

Responsibilities

Be a friendly and knowledgeable resource for every customer, answer customer questions, and make product recommendations
Connect with every customer by asking open-ended questions to assess needs
Operate the cash register and use the computer for business tasks and product research
Keep the store clean, tidy, and attractive by following merchandising standards