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About the role
Retail Sales Assistant – FIFA World Cup 2026™ & Formula 1™ Merchandise
Company Description
FANABOX™ is a proudly Canadian, family-owned retailer located in the heart of Old Montréal, specializing in authentic, officially licensed Formula 1™, FIFA World Cup™, football, hockey, and premium sports merchandise.
As the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ brings millions of fans to North America, FANABOX™ is preparing for one of the biggest sporting events in history. Our boutique offers an unmatched selection of official national team jerseys, adidas and PUMA football apparel, FIFA World Cup™ collectibles, official match balls, Formula 1™ teamwear, motorsport apparel, rare memorabilia, and exclusive fan merchandise.
For more than 30 years, we've helped passionate fans celebrate the sports they love through authentic products, expert advice, and exceptional customer service. FANABOX™ has become one of Montréal's premier destinations where football and Formula 1 fans from around the world come together under one roof.
Role Description
We're looking for an enthusiastic Retail Sales Assistant to join our team full-time at our Old Montréal boutique.
You'll help create an unforgettable shopping experience for visitors from around the world by assisting customers in finding official FIFA World Cup™ merchandise, Formula 1™ apparel, football jerseys, collectibles, gifts, and fan gear.
Your responsibilities include:
- Delivering exceptional customer service and creating memorable shopping experiences.
- Assisting customers with official FIFA World Cup™, football, Formula 1™, hockey, and sports merchandise.
- Recommending products based on customer interests and team preferences.
- Processing transactions accurately using our point-of-sale system.
- Receiving, organizing, replenishing, and merchandising inventory.
- Maintaining attractive visual displays and a clean, organized boutique.
- Supporting in-store promotions, product launches, social media content, and fan activations.
- Learning about our products to confidently share their stories and help customers make informed purchases.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
- A passion for football (soccer), Formula 1™, or professional sports.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- A positive attitude with a genuine desire to help customers.
- Retail sales experience is an asset but not required.
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment during major sporting events.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and busy retail periods.
- Fluency in English and French; additional languages such as Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, or Arabic are considered a strong asset.
Why Join FANABOX™?
- Be part of the excitement surrounding the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
- Work with official merchandise from the world's biggest football and Formula 1™ brands.
- Meet passionate sports fans from across the globe.
- Enjoy employee discounts on premium merchandise.
- Join a respected family-owned Montréal business with over 30 years of history.
- Grow your retail, merchandising, and customer service skills in one of Canada's most unique sports retail environments.
At FANABOX™, we believe passion creates unforgettable customer experiences. If you love football, Formula 1™, or sports in general and enjoy connecting with people from around the world, we'd love to welcome you to our team.