Seasonal Sales Associate

Big Bear Trading Company is looking for passionate, enthusiastic Sales Associates to join our retail store in Banff this summer! Our Sales Associates set the tone for our customer experience while fostering our core values of Passion, Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

Welcome and assist customers in finding the perfect items.

Process sales, exchanges, and refunds.

Maintain knowledge of promotions, sales, and store policies.

Keep the store organized, stocked, and inviting.

Perform opening and closing duties of the store.

Work as part of a team to create an exceptional shopping experience.

On your application, we’ll be looking for the following qualifications:

Excellent interpersonal skills and a friendly, positive attitude.

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy retail environment.

A team player with attention to detail and good organizational skills.

Enthusiasm for outdoor apparel and life in the Rocky Mountains.

Ability to safely lift 30 lbs and move throughout the sales floor.

Reliable transportation and flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and evenings as needed.

Previous experience working on a retail sales floor is an asset.

Proficiency with a cash register and handling cash transactions is an asset.

What’s in it for you?

Join a family-owned and operated company who encourages and rewards creative ideas and ingenuity.

Join a team of well-known and respected brand stores popular with tourists and locals alike.

Fun, rewarding work in an energetic atmosphere.

A network of available support and reporting directly to the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager.

Store discounts.

About Big Bear Trading Company

Passion, Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence – at the heart of everything we do.

A renowned retailer specializing in outdoor apparel, accessories, and souvenirs, Big Bear Trading Co. is part of a family-owned business who has been operating retail stores for over 100 years! Throughout our stores across Canada, we take pride in offering exciting merchandise, excellent service and an exciting team-oriented atmosphere. We value work-life balance and what better place to live and work than in beautiful Banff National Park.

Our team comes from a diverse background, but what we have in common is the ability to connect with people from all walks of life in a friendly and professional way. When you’re hired at Big Bear Trading Co., we’ll provide you the tools you’ll need to succeed.

We thank all candidates who apply; however, only those who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

Banff, AB T1L 1H1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

This position is a temporary contract starting in June and ending in September or October, 2026. Will that work with your schedule?

Work Location: In person