- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $17.95–26.25/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Selective Retailing & Department Stores
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
About Holt Renfrew
Founded in Quebec City in 1837, Holt Renfrew is one of Canada’s leading luxury retailers, bringing together distinguished international fashion, accessories and beauty brands. Its heritage combines an enduring appreciation of craftsmanship with a contemporary approach to retail and personalised service. As an employer, Holt Renfrew offers career paths across client-facing roles, personal shopping, merchandising, digital commerce and corporate functions. Its retail environment calls for product expertise, commercial awareness and the ability to cultivate lasting client relationships. For professionals drawn to luxury, it provides a setting where Canadian retail heritage meets the evolving expectations of a discerning, internationally minded clientele.
The Designated Sales Associate Specialist develops lasting customer relationships, grows personal and assigned-brand sales, and delivers expert service and product knowledge. The role is eligible for a base pay range of CAD 17.95–26.25 per hour plus commission, with final compensation varying according to skills, qualifications, performance and local market conditions.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver consistently exceptional service to all customers.
- Exceed personal sales and service goals and targets.
- Exceed the assigned brand’s sales and service goals and targets.
- Build a loyal personal client base by acquiring new customers, developing existing clients and retaining loyal clients.
- Share expert-level product knowledge with the entire store sales team.
- Maintain strong relationships with the buyer, vendor and sales manager.
- Drive brand sales by identifying key marketing opportunities, executing events and recommending assortments; regularly communicate suggestions to store management.
- Attend all educational sessions, including product knowledge, vendor and Holt Renfrew seminars.
- Perform floor recovery, visual merchandising, price changes and related sales-support tasks.
- Communicate regularly with personal clients by phone, mail and electronic channels about in-store events, merchandise requests, sales follow-up, birthdays and other matters.
- Resolve customer service issues and partner with sales management on matters outside established guidelines.
- Comply with all health and safety policies and requirements.
- Ensure compliance with privacy policies, regulations and cybersecurity measures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma.
- Proven ability to exceed sales targets.
- Highly collaborative, with the ability to work with and through others in a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment requiring substantial multitasking with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on customer needs, including nights, weekends and holidays.
- At least two years of experience in a commission-based sales environment.
- Previous retail sales experience as a product specialist in a luxury environment is preferred.
- Entrepreneurial, competitive, self-confident and self-motivated.
- Fully bilingual in French and English.
Skills
Experience
At least two years in a commission-based sales environment; previous retail sales experience as a product specialist in a luxury environment preferred.
Education
High school diploma.
Workplace
The role is situated in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada — conveniently close to Toronto.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from CAD 17.95 to CAD 26.25 per hour.
Benefits
Employee discount, pension, health and dental benefits, tuition assistance, continuous learning and development, pension matching, incentives and contests. Commission is also available in addition to base pay.
Culture
Holt Renfrew’s workplace culture blends its Canadian luxury retail heritage with a strong focus on personalized service, fashion expertise and lasting client relationships. Across its stores and corporate teams, collaboration, attention to detail and a shared passion for exceptional brands shape a client-focused working environment.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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