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Seasonal Associate

  • Halifax, NS
  • On-site
  • Posted Sep 20, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Part-time
Experience level
Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education
High school
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The Seasonal Associate is responsible for driving sales through customer engagement, suggestive selling, and providing expert product recommendations. They must also maintain high standards of safety, process orders, and resolve customer inquiries efficiently.

Job details

As an Seasonal Associate, you will help the customers to fully understand their needs and assist in selecting the right products for their requirements. As knowledgeable sales professionals, sales associates can make recommendations which solve customers' problems and enhance their shopping experience. RESPONSIBILITIES * Drive sales through engagement of customers, suggestive selling, and sharing product knowledge * Clarify and understand customers’ needs and take them to the best solution for their projects. * Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions * Take initiative and confidently direct customer interactions * Produce quotes, material lists and follows up * Demonstrate high standards of safety and customer service * Resolve customer challenges quickly and efficiently. * Continually learn about products and market conditions QUALIFICATIONS * Excellent communication and team player * Sales and customer service experience * Possess a high level of attention to details * Ability to lift 55 lbs. * Ability to work days/evening/weekends (rotating shifts) * Ability to learn and operate the applicable computer system (D635) used to process orders * Grade 12 diploma or equivalent considered an asset

What you’ll do

The Seasonal Associate is responsible for driving sales through customer engagement, suggestive selling, and providing expert product recommendations. They must also maintain high standards of safety, process orders, and resolve customer inquiries efficiently.

Requirements

Candidates should possess strong communication skills, sales experience, and the ability to lift up to 55 lbs. A high school diploma or equivalent is considered an asset, and the role requires availability for rotating shifts including days, evenings, and weekends.

Listed skills

  • Customer service · Preferred
  • Teamwork · Preferred
  • Problem solving · Preferred
  • Product Knowledge · Preferred
  • Attention to detail · Preferred
  • Sales · Preferred
  • Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Customer Service
  • Sales
  • Suggestive Selling
  • Product Knowledge
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Attention To Detail
  • Order Processing
  • Problem Solving
  • Safety Standards
  • Lifting Ability
  • Selling Techniques
  • Proactivity
  • Detail Oriented

Job areas

  • Retail
  • Sales
  • Customer Service & Support
  • Seasonal Associate
  • Retail Sales Associate (General)
  • Shop Sales Assistants
  • Retail Salespersons