About A&M Clothing and Shoes
We are a local, community-focused store in the heart of Westlock, Alberta. A&M is a unique and stable business, having been family-owned and independent for over 74 years. We are dedicated to offering our customers stylish, quality apparel, footwear, and goods that they can rely on. Our goal is simple: to help every person who walks through our doors find great products and have a great experience.
We are looking for a friendly, goal-oriented Sales Associate to be the enthusiastic face of our store. If you are driven by achieving goals, love helping people, have an eye for style, and enjoy being part of a great, established team, we encourage you to apply!
What You'll Be Doing:
This role requires a balanced focus on proactive selling and operational efficiency. You will be responsible for:
- Driving Sales & Achieving Goals: This is your main priority. Proactively engage customers, enthusiastically suggest product additions, and consistently meet both individual and team weekly sales targets.
- Serving Our Customers: Providing friendly, helpful service to everyone. This means answering questions, offering honest styling advice, fit knowledge, and function details to ensure a successful purchase.
- Processing Transactions: Accurately and efficiently run the till, handle cash and credit transactions, and manage returns/exchanges. This supports the smooth flow of sales and customer service.
- Maintaining the Store: Keeping the sales floor clean, tidy, and organized. This includes setting up new displays and unpacking new items efficiently.
- Team Commitment: Working closely with your colleagues to ensure smooth and supportive operations.
What We Need From You:
- A proactive, goal-oriented mindset with a focus on maximizing sales opportunities.
- A professional and positive attitude toward receiving and applying coaching and performance feedback from management and ownership.
- Reliability & Professionalism: A strong commitment to professional reliability, punctuality, and attendance. We rely on you to be here on time and ready to work your scheduled shifts.
- An interest in our products—apparel, footwear, and various goods that are both stylish and durable.
- A genuine enjoyment of working with people and a helpful, positive demeanor.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule within our operating hours:
- Monday–Friday 10am–5pm
- Saturday 11am–4pm
- We are closed Sundays and Holidays. Saturday shifts are required.
Bonus: Previous experience in retail or customer service is a plus, but we are happy to train the right person!
Why Join the A&M Team?
- Generous Employee Discounts on all our goods.
- A Positive Environment: Be part of a friendly, supportive, and community-focused team.
- Opportunity to Grow: We like to promote from within, offering chances for those interested in taking on more responsibility.
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
- sales: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person