Alcool NB Liquor
Casual Retail Sales Associate
Bilingual
Note: Applications are reviewed on a continuous basis and this posting will close once the positions are filled.
Essential information
Title: Casual Retail Sales Associate
Location: Store 14 Edmundston
Schedule requirements: Open availability (days, afternoons, evenings & weekends)
Language requirement: Written and spoken French & in English
Compensation: $26.79/hour all-inclusive
Who we are
As one of Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers for 2025, ANBL is proud of the people-first culture we’ve built together with our team members. Alcool NB Liquor (ANBL) is a provincial Crown corporation responsible for the purchase, importation, distribution, and retail activity for all beverage alcohol in the province.
Our sister company, Cannabis NB (CNB), manages retail cannabis sales for the province, providing safe and legal products while focusing on education, safety and responsible access.
Together, ANBL & CNB return 100% of profits to the Government of New Brunswick to benefit all New Brunswickers while responsibly serving customer and communities across the province.
Corporate Social Responsibility at ANBL
At ANBL, we take our social responsibility seriously. With our Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy to guide us, we are committed to:
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Responsible selling through our CHECK 30 program, which specifies that customers who look younger than 30 will be asked for valid photo identification.
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Food security through our partnership with Feed Nourrir NB to help get more food to the New Brunswickers who need it.
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Helping New Brunswickers get home safely through our Safe Ride program, providing FREE transportation at ANBL-sponsored events.
None of these efforts would be possible without the more than 800 team members who are the lifeblood of our organization and choose ANBL as their employer.
What's in it for you?
Being part of the ANBL team means being part of an organization that values its employees, where everyone has a voice and uses it in the best interest of the organization and our people. We are all proud of what we contribute to the betterment of our province, and we take that responsibility seriously.
At ANBL we value the growth of our employees both personal and professional. We offer various types of external and internal development activities, including a robust internal Leadership Development Program.
About the position
Casual Retail Sales Associates (RSA) are engaged members of the ANBL Retail team who use their customer-first mindset to excel in sales. They bring a strong passion for the liquor industry and enjoy sharing their knowledge with customers to build rapport. They are strong team players and problem solvers, and act with initiative and good judgement to ensure products are sold responsibly.
A Casual RSA role offers the flexibility to balance work, school, and family obligations, while providing growth opportunities within ANBL. Work hours are based on operational requirements to support the team, including days, evenings, and weekends, and there are no minimum guaranteed hours. Schedules are known three weeks in advance, with the option to add additional shifts when available.
What will you be doing?
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Delivering an excellent customer service experience
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Create genuine connections with customers to discover their needs and make personalized recommendations
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Processing cash and point-of-sale transactions
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Maintaining up-to-date knowledge on products and promotions
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Visual merchandising and store organization
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Operating a forklift to load and unload trucks in the store warehouse
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Consistently provide safe, clean, and engaging experience by adhering to all safety standards and expectations
What do you need to be successful?
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At least 19 years old and not currently employed by a brewing, distilling, or alcohol-producing company (as per the Liquor Control Act)
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At least 1 year of sales or customer service experience, previous experience in the alcohol or service industry is an asset
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Friendly and outgoing with a natural ability to connect with people
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Clear and confident communicator
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Self-motivated and goal-oriented with a passion for sales and customer service
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Team player comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
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Lifting up to 40 lbs to receive and process stock
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Ability to work flexible scheduling, including days, evenings, weekends, and short notice call-in as required
Key Competencies
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Customer Focus: Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships
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Contributing to Team Success: Working collaboratively with others to achieve common goals and positive results.
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Managing Work: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
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Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures. Tries to understand change and accepts that things will change.
Important note
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ANBL employees cannot work for any producers of products we sell. You can work for other providers such as groceries or agents.
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Only candidates with legal authorization to work in Canada will be considered
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Accommodations may be provided to candidates upon request, in all aspects of the selection process.
What you can expect in the selection process
We understand the application process can be stressful and we strive to communicate with all applicants throughout the selection process.
We review candidates on an ongoing basis. If you are selected to move forward, you will receive an email inviting you to complete a Predictive Index behavioral assessment, and your application will be forwarded to the hiring manager.
If you are selected for an interview, the hiring manager will reach out to you to schedule a time.
If you are not selected to move forward, you will receive an email update to advise you.
