Job Posting
Join the REPLENISH General Team!
“A movement is thrilling. It’s the work of many people, all connected, all seeking something better.” – Seth Godin
REPLENISH is growing and looking for someone passionate about the environment and helping promote sustainable living in the community of York Region.
We are looking for the right person to help grow our business, provide amazing customer experience in advising customers on products that are right for them, and educating customers on sustainable living. You will collaborate with the owners to find and test amazing products to stock, develop marketing and business initiatives to help support our mission to reduce waste in York Region.
You will also complete daily in-store activities (stocking, preparing online and shipped orders, store up keep), managing our e-commerce website and creating social media and e-newsletters content.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide outstanding customer service in advising customers, sharing product knowledge, and educating customers on sustainable living practices.
- Collaborate with owners to develop and execute marketing and business development strategies including social media and email marketing activities.
- In-store merchandising of inventory and assist with inventory management including receiving, updating and stocking merchandise.
- Basic maintenance of e-commerce website (Shopify)
- General upkeep of the store
Requirements:
- A minimum of 2 years experience working in a retail/customer service environment
- Team player with leadership and customer service skills
- Willingness to learn new skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours; days, evenings and weekends.
- The following marketing and operations experience is an asset
- Creativity! Do you enjoy social media and enjoy creating content for Instagram and Tik Tok?
- Content writing and photography
- Shopify and email marketing experience
- Event experience
- Basic computer skills (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Google Docs)
- Additional language fluency is a nice to have.
We Offer:
- An opportunity to help our community and planet!
- A growing opportunity to learn e-commerce, product merchandising, marketing and social media and event management.
- A 25% discount off all our products to help you stay on your sustainability goals!
About Replenish General Store
Located in Newmarket, Ontario, REPLENISH is a return to the community general store with a fresh twist. We are a one-stop shop for premium pantry items, DIY ingredients, lifestyle and home goods, and personal care products - all with people and the planet in mind. We offer a wide range of carefully selected, as-local-as-possible, sustainably sourced products make eco-friendly living easy and convenient. From local artisans to ethical producers, we are the home of good products.
Please email resume and cover letter to thai@replenishgeneralstore.com