Luxury Sales Associate

Opportunity, growth, and meaningful rewards! We offer:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
• Holiday pay

• Employee discounts across all company brands

• Employee assistance program

• Training and exciting career growth opportunities
• Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus

*Benefits may vary by position so ask your recruiter for details.

Advertised Compensation: $22.00 CAD

Language: Japanase or Korean is a plus

This Luxury Sales Associate (Duty-Free) Position Is For You, If You Enjoy:

• Operating stores such as: Hermes, Bvlgari, Cartier, Omega, Ferragamo, Burberry, Moncler and more!
• Contributing to achieving store goals using their customer service and product knowledge skills.
• Luxury Associates are responsible for delivering the highest of Customer Service standards that exceeds customer expectations, and act as ambassadors of the brand, ensuring that all customers have a pleasant shopping experience.
• Maintaining adequate stock level of all products carried in the stores, and maximize sales by efficiently receiving product deliveries, restocking of the stores and assisting in the daily operation of the store.

• We are committed to our community and prioritize Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives

• Working at the YVR Vancouver International Airport

The Team is counting on you as a Luxury Sales Associate (Duty-Free) to:

• Have open / flexible availability and be able to work mornings, afternoons & evenings on weekdays and weekends
• Japanese or Korean language is a plus
• Work a Part Time or Full Time shift

Key Responsibilities:

• Elevated customer interaction using the 6 steps of selling and service standards specific to the luxury category/brand
• Exceed sales targets by consistently leveraging all available selling tools
• Uphold elevated Visual Merchandising standards, both in the front and back areas.
• Demonstrate ongoing enthusiasm for luxury retail or possess prior experience in this field.
• Exhibit a genuine passion for the brand or industry and remain actively informed about evolving market trends
• Dedication to continuous self-improvement through self-directed learning
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining brand image.
• Professionally interacts with all levels of management and business partners
• Build customer loyalty through easy access communication and service
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, utilizing visual guidelines to sustain visual standards.
• Know individual and store sales targets for every working shift.
• Engage customers on the selling floor with a focus on customer service.
• Maintain high energy and professional manner at all times.
• Solves customer problems and exceeds expectations in store.
• Services multiple customers using outstanding Customer Service standards.
• Responsible for name capture and customer relationship and after sales service.
• Keep inventory organization and integrity in transactions while displaying all current merchandise at all times.
• Effectively operate a cash register
• Know basic store layout to assist customers in their selection of product and be able to answer customer questions about the entire store
• Be knowledgeable and familiar with the surrounding businesses/offerings within the facility
• Communicate pricing, out of date and inventory issues with management
• Help maintain a neat, clean, organized store, which includes sweeping, dusting, straightening of merchandise on store fixtures and displays
• Assist with book inventory process (i.e., ordering, receiving, returns)
• Perform related work as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Japanese or Korean speaking is an asset
• Comply with company dress code.
• Show passion and pride for The Brand in every area of responsibility.
• Ability to lift at least 40lbs.
• Minimum 2 years retail experience (high fashion and electronics accessory experience preferred)

Avolta, including Dufry, HMSHost Corporation, Hudson, and affiliates (“the Company”), is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and to comply with anti-discrimination laws and regulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, age, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military service and veteran status, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).