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Seasonal Store Associate CAN

  • Toronto, ON, Canada

Part-time

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At least 1 year of experience in retail sales or similar fast-paced, customer-minded environment, with increasing levels of responsibility
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English
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Original job description

High-quality fresh chocolate - that's what the Swiss chocolate manufacturer Läderach stands for. Founded in 1962, the family business now employs over 2500 people from more than 80 countries across the group, and the trend is rising. The company's headquarters are located in the canton of Glarus. Here, against a picturesque Alpine backdrop, we produce our fresh chocolates and are constantly developing new, innovative ideas in agile teams.

The Retail business unit comprises more than 200 chocolateries in 21 countries. Here we offer our chocolate specialties and invite customers to experience fresh chocolate in ever new ways. Want to be part of it too? Come and join us.

Seasonal Store Associate

A Part-Time Seasonal Läderach Store Associate is a brand ambassador, passionate about providing a wonderful shopping experience for Läderach customers. The ideal Seasonal Store Associate is a chocolate-lover with vibrant energy and a welcoming personality who enjoys a dynamic retail environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing sales. This role requires excellent organizational skills, a strong sense of responsibility, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

What You Can Expect

  • Delivering an outstanding customer experience, as well as a similar environment for the inhouse team
  • Providing training and/or helping Store Associates to always ensure that production goals are met, including product-finishing projects
  • Executing product sales and register duties, including shop and shelf care, gift packaging and in-shop order fulfillment
  • Targeting the store sales goals through helpful recommendations
  • Helping to achieve in-store compliance and loss prevention standards
  • Following merchandising and food safety protocols
  • Supporting store managers with visual merchandising set up and other store-related projects

What We Expect From You

  • At least 1 year of experience in retail sales or similar fast-paced, customer-minded environment, with increasing levels of responsibility
  • Equipped with strong interpersonal skills and able to communicate effectively
  • Reliable and flexible with scheduling based on store needs
  • Quality-minded with keen attention to detail
  • Passionate about chocolate

Physical Requirements

  • Depending on the length of the shift, employees may need to have physical stamina to remain active and stand for long hours, often walking or standing in a fast-paced environment.
  • This position requires the ability to move quickly between tasks, assist multiple customers at once, or handle unexpected changes (like restocking or re-organizing displays).
  • Multitasking requires physical agility and the ability to stay organized.
  • Employees may be required to bend, squat, or reach up high to organize or stock products.
  • Some retail positions require employees to maintain cleanliness in the store, which can involve bending down to clean floors or wiping down displays.
  • Restocking low shelves or accessing high displays may involve frequent bending or stretching.
  • Requires the ability to lift 15-40 pounds.

Compensation Include

  • Competitive Pay
  • Premium Holiday Pay (Time and a Half)
  • Annual Bonus
  • Employee Assistance Program

What We Offer You

  • An exciting working environment with motivated colleagues
  • A position with lots of personal responsibility
  • The opportunity to contribute fresh ideas
  • An open and respectful feedback culture
  • In-house and external further training
  • Unique career opportunities
  • Generous discounts on our products
  • Chocolate at work
  • Easily accessible locations

Own it. Grow it. Make it fresh.

Sounds interesting? Then come join us. Jennifer Kassaras, Recruiting and Onboarding Manager linkedin.com/in/jennifer-kassaras-b52b2144 will be happy to answer your questions. You can also visit our career site: My Job Search

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings are filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law. Our success and momentum to expand is only possible through the passionate drive of our diverse 2,500 employees, who come from more than 80 countries and represent various backgrounds, religious beliefs, and lifestyles.
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Responsibilities

Deliver an excellent customer experience while managing sales, register duties, gift packaging, and in-store order fulfillment. Support store goals and operations through product finishing, associate training, merchandising, food safety, loss prevention, and store projects.

Requirements

Candidates should have at least one year of retail sales or similar fast-paced, customer-focused experience, with increasing responsibility. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, reliability, scheduling flexibility, attention to detail, and enthusiasm for chocolate are expected; the role also requires physical stamina and the ability to lift 15–40 pounds.

Skills

  • Retail Sales
  • Customer Service
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Product Recommendations
  • Cash Register Operations
  • Gift Packaging
  • Order Fulfillment
  • Merchandising
  • Food Safety
  • Loss Prevention
  • Product Finishing
  • Organization
  • Attention to Detail
  • Flexibility
  • Team Training
  • Multitasking

Benefits

  • Premium Holiday Pay
  • Annual Bonus
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Product Discounts
  • Chocolate at Work
  • Further Training
  • Career Opportunities

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Hiring contact

Jennifer Kassaras

Categories

  • Retail
  • Sales
  • Customer Service & Support
  • Food & Beverage

Keywords

  • Retail Sales
  • Customer Experience
  • Chocolate
  • Store Operations
  • Sales Goals
  • Cash Register
  • Gift Packaging
  • Order Fulfillment
  • Product Finishing
  • Associate Training
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Food Safety
  • Loss Prevention
  • Shelf Care
  • Inventory Restocking
  • In-Store Compliance
  • Customer Recommendations
  • Teamwork
  • Fast-Paced Environment
  • Physical Stamina

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