- Location
- 510 8th Avenue SW (View map)Calgary, ABCanada
- 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 a Seasonal Sales Associate to deliver exceptional service during its Holiday 2026 campaign. The role involves building client relationships, achieving sales goals, providing product expertise, and creating extraordinary shopping experiences across multiple brand categories in a luxury retail environment. The position runs from October 2026 through January 2027, with flexibility to work up to 39 hours weekly including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Role & Responsibilities
- Create extraordinary experiences for every client through attentive and personalized service
- Build and cultivate lasting client relationships and maintain meaningful connections
- Achieve and exceed personal sales targets and service performance goals
- Demonstrate comprehensive product and style expertise across luxury brand offerings
- Stay current with product launches, brand heritage, and fashion trends through ongoing education
- Connect with clients regarding products, exclusive events, and personalized style recommendations
- Support visual merchandising initiatives, product presentation, and in-store promotional activities
- Resolve client concerns and inquiries with professionalism, care, and urgency
Qualifications
- Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets in a retail or luxury environment
- Strong client relationship-building and interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic retail setting
- Passion for fashion, luxury brands, and personal style development
- Flexibility to work up to 39 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holiday periods
- Availability for the complete seasonal selling period from October 2026 through January 2027
Skills
Experience
Demonstrated success in achieving and exceeding sales goals, preferably in a luxury retail, fashion, or hospitality environment. Previous experience building and maintaining client relationships is valued.
Education
No specific educational qualification stated; secondary education assumed.
Workplace
This position is based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from CAD 18 to CAD 20 per hour.
Benefits
Employee discount on merchandise; opportunity to earn commission on personal sales; comprehensive benefits package including pension matching and performance incentives available to qualified candidates.
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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