Sales Associate, Real Sports Apparel

  • Part-time

Company Description

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) one of the world's premier sports and entertainment companies, owns the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (CFL), Toronto Marlies (AHL), Raptors 905 (NBA D-League), TFC II (USL) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League. Its charitable arm, MLSE Foundation, focuses on funding initiatives to support youth through sport and recreational programs. In 2017 MLSE Foundation, with support of community and corporate partners, built MLSE LaunchPad, a 42,000-sq. ft. space dedicated to programming that support its four Pillars: Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Ready For School and Ready For Work.

MLSE’s common purpose is to unite and empower employees to deliver extraordinary moments to our fans and each other.

Who We Are

We celebrate the diversity, individuality, and personality of our peers, striving to be the best in class, in every class. We believe in Respect, Resilience, Commitment, and Ambition. We work for, with, and around the people that inspire us to try, persist, and achieve more.

Our work goes beyond games, seasons, trophies, and tours. Our success is measured by more than a scoreboard. Our team is stronger when we stand united. We create, we celebrate, we build, and we become better!

What we choose to do next, means everything! It defines greatness, builds character, makes history, and brings the world to its feet.

So, are you in?

Job Description

As a valuable member of the Retail and Merchandise team in, you will elevate our fan experience within Real Sports Apparel, and create extraordinary moments for our fans and our employees.  Your approach to retail sales goes beyond just a sale as you create an individualized, seamless, safe and fun fan experience.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in "REAL" Training.
  • Attend weekly coaching sessions and daily 5-minute meeting with Manager.
  • Attain sales budgets as well as UPT and Sales per/hr goals.
  • Greet fans promptly and enthusiastically; assist fans with store purchases.
  • Provide friendly and informed response to inquiries.
  • Ensure merchandise is neat and attractively displayed.
  • Stock and re-stock shelves; count inventory.
  • Ensure cleanliness of store at all times.
  • Perform opening and closing duties as required.
  • Operate POS cash register; handle cash accurately and provide change.
  • Keep work area and equipment clean and organized.
  • Perform other administrative or service functions as required.
  • Adhere to MLSE service standards and policies.
  • Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.

Qualifications

  • Must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required
  • Previous experience in retail environment and/or handling cash an asset
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Familiarity with the City of Toronto and tourist attractions an asset
  • Must work well under pressure; handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Self-starter
  • A winning attitude

Additional Information

Please apply by: March 25, 2022

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email [email protected]. Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.