Thurso Surf | Paddleboard and Explore Beyond
Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly organized, efficient and reliable individual to join our fast-growing business. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating the daily operation of the online business, such as processing orders, planning inventory and logistics, and maintaining product pages. The ideal candidate should have experiences in E-commerce, and can work creatively to maximize the company's benefits. Being familiar with paddle boards is a bonus.
If you are a detail-oriented individual, can work effectively to respond to a variety of daily tasks and not afraid to roll up your sleeves to collectively solve daily problems, we encourage you to submit an application today.
Advantages of Working at Thurso Surf
- Have the opportunity to learn every aspect of an E-Commerce business;
- Being one of the earliest team members of a fast-growing startup in an exploding industry;
- Enjoy the fun, friendly, and flexible work environment;
- A position you will be in charge of your field to unleash your creativity.
- Monitor store sales and implement strategies to meet sales goals while maximizing profits;
- Plan inventory level based on sales status. Schedule future purchasing, shipping and promotion plans;
- Receive shipments, and assisting with inventory and restocking of items;
- Process website orders. Including confirming order information, and pick and pack shipment when necessary;
- Reporting to the company’s directors and owners.
Here at Thurso Surf, we value human-nature harmony, and believe everyone has equal rights to enjoy mother nature. Therefore, Thurso Surf always provides high quality and great value products so that everyone can enjoy the water sport, and more importantly, second-to-none customer service that people can unconditionally trust.
Currently, Thurso Surf is mainly an online business. In the near future, we plan to set up an office close to beaches in Toronto. The office will be a one-stop-shop retail space for stand-up paddleboarding gear, apparel, accessories, books, magazines and everything SUP-related. In addition to the retail space, it will serve the community by providing surf, SUP and movement lessons year-round. And to top it off, our space functions as an event space, in which we celebrate community, surfing and wellbeing.
Qualifications and Skills
- Work proficiency in verbal and written English language;
- Detail-oriented. Embracing the nothing-too-small attitude;
- Dedicated to deliver excellent results when accomplishing tasks;
- Solid communication and interpersonal skills, including telephone/live chat etiquette;
- Eager to learn new skills and being a fast learner;
- Ability to take initiative independent of direct supervision;
- Flexible to work a variety of hours, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and occasional late night shifts.
- Bachelor's Degree or above preferred
- Photoshop or Illustrator
- Being a paddler and knows paddle boards well
- Previous experience working in board sports, adventure sports or outdoor industry
- Previous experience working in a startup company
- Engagement in environmental and social activism