Purdy's Chocolates 

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• Chocolate Sales Associate

  
  

  Posted: Friday, April 27, 2012
  Type: Part Time
  Start Date: Monday, May 07, 2012

  Looking for an exciting, long term job to further your experience with retail?
  
  We are looking for an enthusiastic Sales Associate to join the team at our exciting shop at our Richmond Centre in Richmond, BC.  This position is an excellent opportunity to further your experience in retail while selling our award winning chocolate products and premium ice creams.  Your success will come from your ability to engage with customers and work in a team environment. 
  
  This is a permanent part time role that requires open availability for all types of shifts.  Average hours are estimated to be about 8-12/week.
  
  As a Purdy's Chocolates Sales Associate, you produce sales and profits by achieving sales goals and by providing excellent customer service.  As a strong team member, you will be able to successfully operate a shop in the absence of management and you consistently maintain a "team-centered" atmosphere. 
  
  The newest additions to our team need to be:
  - Passionate about chocolate
  - Enthusiastic about selling a quality product
  - Dedicated to providing a great customer experience
  - Energetic and enjoy meeting new people
  - Excited about working in a team setting.
  
  All successful applicants must have:
  - Open availability for all types of mall shifts
  
  Previous retail experience is preferred, but not necessary as we offer training.
  
  Purdy's Chocolates recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal education and paid employment. Applicants who present an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience will be considered and are encouraged to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in Purdy's Chocolates, but due to the volume of applications received, we are only able to contact those applicants who have been selected for an interview. No phone calls please.
  
  About Purdy's Chocolates:  Since 1907, Purdy's Chocolates has been delighting chocolate lovers near and far with hand crafted, premium chocolates. Family-owned and operated since 1963, Purdy's Chocolates are still made in its famous Vancouver factory kitchen using only the finest ingredients from around the world - chocolate from Belgium, ginger from Australia, cashews from India and dairy products delivered fresh daily from farms across Western Canada.
  With a reputation for premium quality chocolates, a culture of innovation, creativity and customer service, Purdy's Chocolates is Western Canada's largest and Canada's second largest retailer of specialty chocolate. View Full Job Posting