Job Summary
Sales of new and used digital and traditional film cameras,plus related accessories and services.
Skills and experience required:
- Excellent knowledge of both digital and film photography and camera equipment.
- Retail photographic sales experience required, in a camera store or department.
- Knowledge of Film cameras and photography preferred.
- Videography knowledge and experience preferred.
- Photography courses or related education preferred.
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Photolab experience would be an asset.
- Available for both weekdays and weekends shifts. No evening shifts.
Personal qualities of our team members:
- Mature, professional, responsible, team-player, excellent communication skills, initiative and self-motivation to take on tasks without being asked. Plus, great attitude!
Compensation and Benefits:
- Please note that wage range shown includes both base wage and our incentive programs (based on average earned in past year). Individual earnings may vary depending on sales performance
- Our group insurance plan includes Dental, Extended Health, Vision care, Life Insurance. Eligibility: 3 months.
- Employee discounts on photo gear and services
Location:
- Our Main Store: 2170 West 41 Ave in the heart of the Kerrisdale neighbourhood.
- Conveniently located a block from the Kerrisdale Community Centre and the Arbutus greenway. Indoor bicycle parking available.
ABOUT US:
Kerrisdale Cameras is a 3rd generation, family-owned photo retail chain that opened in 1961. With 7 stores, we are now the largest independent photo chain in Canada. We're thriving as interest in photography is growing, plus because of our great employees!
Our knowledgeable and friendly photographic sales specialists love photography and are dedicated to helping our customers select the best camera and photo equipment for their individual needs. Most of our specialists who joined us with years of professional photographic or photo retail experience, or are students or graduates of photographic programs. They love photography and stay up to date on the latest products and services. About 40% of our employees have been with us over 10 years, including 20% over 20 years. We look for employees who will be with us for a long-time to share in our success.
We believe in honesty, integrity and respect in all our business relationships with our employees, customers and business associates so we look for employees who share the same high ethics. Our customers expect a high level of product knowledge and customer service so we’re looking for just the right person to fill each of our positions. We’re picky so we may take many weeks to fill a position….we won’t settle for less than the best candidates to join our team.
Pay: $21.50-$23.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Please tell us about your current camera equipment
- Please summarize your previous retail sales experience. Including any similar experience in a camera store or dept.
- Please summarize your DSLR/Mirrorless/SLR photography knowledge and experience.
- Which days of the week are you available to work?
- Please tell us why this position is of interest to you.
Work Location: In person
