Vendeur instruments
About the job
- A secondary-school diploma (DES) is required.
- Relevant experience in a retail store is required.
- In-depth knowledge of at least two of the following product areas is required: sound reinforcement, software, interfaces, keyboards, guitars, basses, amplifiers, multi-effects, drums, and percussion.
- Serve customers according to the service code and provide service that supports customer needs and expectations.
- Complete tasks in line with team objectives.
- Offer customers layaways and special reservations and complete the associated forms.
- Assist sales associates with information or product searches.
- Handle customer complaints appropriately and refer them to a supervisor when needed.
- Participate in training a new employee.
- Arrange and organize merchandise on shelves.
- Regularly modify product displays.
- Participate in managing supplier displays.
- Participate in developing promotional strategies.
- Monitor competitors and make recommendations.
- Develop product knowledge.
- Regularly verify and adjust the displayed prices of products.
- Track product inventory and report discrepancies.
About the company
Renaud-Bray is a bookstore chain that operates 33 stores in Quebec, runs an online shop, and manages two distribution centers, forming the largest Francophone bookstore network in North America. Customers access products through both physical locations and the e-commerce platform, with orders fulfilled from distribution centers to stores or directly to customers. The company differentiates itself by its focus on French-language books and a broad omnichannel presence, offering job opportunities across warehouses, stores, and the head office. Its goal is to sustain rapid growth while providing a dynamic, career‑friendly environment and expanding its reach for passionate readers.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
1965
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- DeSerres adds 28 stores across four provinces, broadening revenue beyond books.
- Archambault conversions create banner simplification, lower overlap, and stronger merchandising leverage in 2026.
- Cross-selling art, books, and stationery supports basket growth during back-to-school and holiday seasons.
What critics are saying
- May 2026 closures at Laurier Québec and Galeries de la Capitale exposed labor fragility.
- February 2026 TAT findings condemned strikebreaking and union interference, escalating reputational and legal costs.
- Continued Quebec labor conflict can deter shoppers, strain managers, and undermine merger integration.
What makes Renaud-Bray unique
- Renaud-Bray bought DeSerres in 2024, spanning books, art supplies, framing, and stationery.
- Archambault conversions into Renaud-Bray banners deepen Quebec brand dominance across overlapping shopping districts.
- The chain combines physical retail, ecommerce, and cultural products under one Quebec-centric operator.
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Benefits
- Training Programs
- Employee Discounts
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits