Job Description
Compensation:The starting wage for this position is $16.50 / hour.What will be your daily pursuit?:
To deliver an exceptional retail experience through proactively engaging our guests and sharing your passion for our products and services!
What perks can you expect?:- Work in a dynamic, culturally diverse team from around the globe
- Access to subsidized mental health and wellness resources
- Free access to Pursuit attractions for staff and family, send a friend at half the price!
- Discounted hotel stays under Pursuit’s lodging offerings, and discounted food & beverage and retail experiences
- Work experience in an iconic, unforgettable, and inspiring location
- The chance to work in an inclusive culture and make life-long friends
- Opportunities for career growth or future work at other Pursuit locations
- Access to one of the world’s most beautiful and iconic National Parks
What will you do in this job?:The Maligne Lake and Canyon gift shops are renowned in the Rockies for their eclectic offerings of quality goods and clothing. This is a sales-oriented position with a focus on proactive guest interaction, hospitality, and product knowledge for both retail and our other Pursuit services.
Sales associates are responsible for:
Upholding our high standards of hospitality, merchandising, and display- Providing exceptional hospitality to our guests in the form of in-depth product knowledge and general retail assistance
- Keeping the sales floor and storage areas clean and organized
- Applying upselling and cross selling techniques to meet weekly, monthly and annual sales targets
- Working closely with the retail inventory team to ensure all product counts and merchandizing are being effectively and accurately accounted for
- Upholding the high standard of environmental stewardship expected for all employees
- Restocking the sales floor, ensuring all product displays are to expected levels of presentation and for anticipated business volume
- Taking a genuine interest in the guest and identifying needs
- Operating the point-of-sale system with accuracy and efficiency
- Responsible handling of cash, credit cards and completion of cash out procedures
What skills and experience do you need for this job?:- Previous retail experience an asset
- Hospitality-oriented mindset and a passion for delivering memorable experiences
- Mature, energetic, dependable and self-motivated
- Enjoy working with a diverse team in a busy, fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills
- Second language an asset
- Enthusiastic and out-going personality, ability to use this to engage with guests
- Cash handling experience
- Able to take initiative on restocking, re-merchandising, and regular cleaning duties
- Must meet the organization grooming and appearance standards
- To honour our commitment to be “Always Honest” all employees must consent to a criminal record check
What will your work environment be like?:This fun seasonal position runs immediately until October 2023!- Beautiful. You’ll work in iconic, unforgettable and inspiring locations. You’ll see amazing scenery and wildlife. You’ll participate in team events – and fun!
- Independent. You’ll spend your days in and around national parks.
- Remote. Our home is filled with trees, lakes and blue-bird skies; rather than buildings, freeways and smog. Connect with friends around a bonfire instead of through WiFi
- Busy. You need to be prepared for a physical working environment with walking, stair climbing, bending, reaching, lifting (up to 50 pounds with assistance) required
This job description describes this role at a high level, but no document can anticipate every single task, issue or project that could come up. We work as a team and believe that we succeed together – these job duties may change based on the needs of the team and company as a whole.
To handle this job successfully, any person hired must be able to perform responsibilities as described. Pursuit will make any reasonable accommodation to help a person with disabilities perform their job. This job is based in Alberta, Canada. Relocation to the area and the legal ability to work in Canada is required.EEO Information: Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Pursuit values diverse backgrounds and experience and we welcome all who are eligible to work in Canada to apply! We thank all candidates for their interest, however, please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you require an accommodation.
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