SOFTGOODS - Sales Associate
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Who We Are;
Sporting Life is a proudly Canadian sports lifestyle brand, inspiring people to live, enjoy, and enable the sporting life since 1979.
From skiing and running to biking and tennis, we offer the best gear for those who live an active lifestyle.
As part of Sporting Life Group, alongside Golf Town and Team Town, we blend sport and style to help Canadians get outside and keep moving.
Why Work Here;
- Employee discounts at Golf Town, Sporting Life, and Team Town Sports that are shareable with friends and family.
Team-first culture that celebrates an active, sports lifestyle. - Fun, fast-paced environment where your passion for sport and style belongs.
- Flexible schedules to support your training, race days, or weekend adventures.
- Vendor Pro Deals and expert product training to fuel your knowledge and performance.
- Competitive pay and opportunities to grow your career in sports lifestyle.
What You'll Do;
As a Sales Associate, you will help customers embrace the sporting life by connecting them with gear that fits both their performance goals and personal style. Through active listening, thoughtful recommendations, and deep product knowledge, you'll drive sales and create loyal customers.
- Build authentic relationships to understand customer needs and deliver sport- and style-based solutions.
- Champion both sales and service, supporting daily store success and merchandising standards.
- Contribute to a vibrant, energized store culture that celebrates active living.
- Stay current on seasonal trends, product drops, and innovations across multiple sports lifestyle categories.
What You'll Bring;
- Passion for living an active lifestyle and helping others do the same.
- Confidence in connecting with customers and helping them find exactly what they need.
- Collaborative, team-first mindset with the drive to achieve shared goals.
- Curiosity and commitment to building your expertise across categories - from sport, style, and accessories.
AI is used as part of our application review process to assist in screening and assessment. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team.
This posting is for an open existing role in our organisation.
Sporting Life Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, please advise the Sporting Life Group Human Resources team of any accommodations required to ensure fair and equitable access through the recruitment and selection process.
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Responsibilities
Build customer relationships by understanding their needs and recommending products that support their performance goals and personal style. Drive sales and service, uphold merchandising standards, and contribute to an energetic store culture while staying current on seasonal trends and product innovations.
Requirements
The role calls for a passion for an active lifestyle and confidence connecting with customers to help them find suitable products. Candidates should be collaborative, motivated to achieve shared goals, and curious about developing product expertise across sports, style, and accessories.
Skills
- Customer Relationship Building
- Active Listening
- Product Recommendations
- Product Knowledge
- Sales
- Customer Service
- Merchandising
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Trend Awareness
Benefits
- Employee Discounts
- Flexible Schedules
- Vendor Pro Deals
- Product Training
- Competitive Pay
- Career Growth Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Retail
- Sales
- Customer Service & Support
- Sports & Recreation
Keywords
- Retail Sales
- Customer Service
- Active Listening
- Customer Relationships
- Product Recommendations
- Product Knowledge
- Merchandising Standards
- Seasonal Trends
- Product Innovations
- Sports Lifestyle
- Sporting Goods
- Accessories
- Sales Goals
- Teamwork
- Store Operations