Retail Sales Associate (photography/camera sales)

Description

We are seeking an experienced camera salesperson. If you have experience in the photo industry, possibly with a competitor, we’d like to hear from you.

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

· MUST HAVE: Excellent knowledge of both digital and film photography and camera equipment.

• Retail sales experience required, preferably in a camera store or camera dept, or similar.
• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Videography knowledge and experience is preferred.

Personal qualities of our team members:

• Mature, professional, responsible, team-player, excellent communication skills, initiative and self-motivation to take on tasks without being asked. Plus, great attitude!

SCHEDULE:

• This is a full-time position, requiring both weekends AND weekdays. These are daytime shifts because we aren't open in the evenings (except just before Christmas). Current schedule (subject to change): Wednesdays to Sundays with Mondays and Tuesdays off.

ABOUT US:
Kerrisdale Cameras is a 3rd generation photo retail chain that opened in 1961. With 7 stores, we are #1 in BC and 2nd largest in Canada. While many in our industry have struggled in recent years, we are thriving as interest in photography is growing! Why are we doing so well? Because of our employees!

Our knowledgeable and friendly photographic sales specialists love photography and are dedicated to helping our customers select the best camera and photo equipment for their individual needs. Most of our specialists who joined us with years of professional photographic or photo retail experience, or are students or graduates of photographic programs. They love photography and stay up to date on the latest products and services. About 40% of our employees have been with us over 10 years, including 20% over 20 years. We look for employees who will be with us for a long-time to share in our success.

We believe in honesty, integrity and respect in all our business relationships with our employees, customers and business associates so we look for employees who share the same high ethics. Our customers expect a high level of product knowledge and customer service so we’re looking for just the right person to fill each of our positions. We’re picky so we may take many weeks to fill a position….we won’t settle for less than the best candidates to join our team.

OUR VANCOUVER/MAIN STORE

• Conveniently located in the heart of Kerrisdale, a block from the Kerrisdale Community Centre and the Arbutus greenway. Indoor bicycle parking available

COMPENSATION:
Competitive wages include a base wage plus incentive plans. Estimate shown INCLUDES incentives and are based on store staff's average incentives.

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit resume with cover letter or email message telling us why you're interested in this position. An application form must be completed prior to interviews and can be downloaded from our website: https://kerrisdalecameras.com/jobopportunities.

Please remember to answer all the questions when applying through Indeed.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.75-$21.50 per hour

Expected hours: 36 – 38 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Store discount
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Application question(s):

• Please tell us about your current camera gear.
• Which days of the week are you available to work?
• Please tell us why this position is of interest to you.

Experience:

• advanced DSLR/mirrorless/SLR photography: 3 years (required)
• retail sales/customer service: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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