As a support position the position will be to assist the senior staff members in the routine work of cleaning stocking and preparing the stores. You will assist with processing sales and if demonstrating the right work ethic and customer demeanor, will gradually have opportunities to sell.
We are looking to add to our great team with a positive retail minded individual. Flexibility to work weekends and at any of our locations is key. Please provide a short cover letter to demonstrate why this job would be ideal for you.
About us:
We are (11 times) Calgary's top Tobacconist with four locations. Voted best Tobacconist in Southern Alberta 2020-25 by Consumer Choice and Top Choice Award 2021-25. We are looking to you to help us continue building a positive team that is dedicated to being the best retailer in Calgary. We do this by balancing great service, professionalism, efficient and well run stores and old school genuine respect for our customers. Being a boutique shop, you can expect to have responsibilities in most every aspect of the business and will be working directly with all the other employees and general manager/owners alike.
About you:
The candidate must demonstrate a history of the following:
- Strong work ethic
- Stable employment
- great people skills
also you should have:
- an interest in fine cigars and or premium pipe tobacco
- a mature attitude towards work and reliable
- works well alone while contributing to the team goals.
- initiative to learn and stay busy.
Job requirements (all positions will require):
- The position requires several hours of standing, lifting 5-30 lbs. 6-8 hour shifts.
- Cleaning duties include heavy cleaning such as washrooms, floors, walls and garbage.
- Lighter physical duties include merchandise dusting, shelf cleaning, showcase and windows. Keeping stock priced and labled.
- Assisting sales longer term, you may progress to a sales position and will therefore require constant learning for product knowledge, professional customer service skills and consistent application of store policy.
Education and work experience are not defined other than they should demonstrate your work ethic and consistency. We are not considering applications of those who do not have at least 1-2 years of continuous job experience (in other words you have demonstrated you can hold a position for longer than a year).
Every candidate will need to assist in all areas, but we are looking for candidates with a strong work ethic and ability to learn sales in the future.
There will be an initial training period in our Bridgeland location. Staff need to be flexible to commute to any location will be considered.
Please check us out at WWW.TOBACCOOUTLET.CA to learn more about us.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $2,700.00-$3,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Application question(s):
- Do you enjoy Cigars?
Experience:
- sales or customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
