- Location
- 50 Bloor Street W (View map)Toronto, ONCanada
- Employment
- Seasonal
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $18–20/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 30, 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.
Holt Renfrew seeks seasonal sales associates to support its Holiday 2026 celebration, "Hotel Holts," delivering exceptional client experiences and driving sales across luxury fashion and lifestyle categories. The role encompasses client relationship-building, product expertise, personalized recommendations, and support for merchandising activities throughout the seasonal selling period from October 2026 through January 2027.
Role & Responsibilities
- Create extraordinary experiences for every client through consultative selling and attentive service
- Build and maintain lasting client relationships and develop a personal clientele
- Achieve and exceed assigned personal sales targets and service quality objectives
- Demonstrate comprehensive product knowledge and brand expertise across assigned categories
- Provide personalized style recommendations and support clients through the purchasing journey
- Maintain current knowledge of products, brands, events and promotional offerings through ongoing education
- Support visual merchandising initiatives, product presentation standards and selling-floor activities
- Resolve client concerns and complaints with care, professionalism and discretion
Qualifications
- Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets in a retail environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build client relationships
- Genuine interest in fashion, luxury goods and personal style development
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic retail environment
- Collaborative mindset with capacity to work effectively as part of a team
Skills
Experience
Demonstrated experience in retail sales, client service, or fashion retail environments with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales objectives is strongly preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Workplace
The role is situated in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from CAD 18 to CAD 20 per hour.
Benefits
Opportunity to earn commission on personal sales; comprehensive employee discount; pension plan matching; performance incentives.
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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