Open Positions

Join Team United!

United Sport & Cycle is a local family operated business for 95+ years – We love being a part of this community and working with our legendary team – many of which have been with us for 15+ years! Our team is known for going above & beyond to achieve our core purpose which is to help create amazing memories! This role serves as a very important contributor to the companies overall goals.

Bike Mechanic

United Sport & Cycle is seeking Full-Time Bike Mechanics who love to ride, repair and dream about bikes to join our Bike crew! This is a permanent, year-round position, complete with benefits, a great working environment and a chance to join an established and supportive team!

Who YOU are:

  • Bikes are just part of who you are!
  • You’re known for your amazing personality which is why you always deliver a legendary in-store experience for customers.
  • You are looking for a career in Bike Repairs – not just a ‘job’.
  • You have 1 or 10+ years of bike shop/repair experience or substantial mechanical knowledge. (We are looking for both levels).
  • You strive for excellence in repairing or building bikes knowing you’re getting others out on the trails to enjoy their ride.
  • You enjoy a challenge and can work efficiently in a bike shop environment.
  • Actively pursue bike knowledge to keep current with innovation & E-bikes technology.
  • You have good computer knowledge & keyboarding skills.
  • You are a passionate team player who knows the importance of going above and beyond.
  • You enjoy being on a team of like-minded bike enthusiasts who get it.

Who WE are:

United Sport & Cycle is a local family
operated business for 95+ years – We love being a part of this community and working with our legendary team – many of which have been with us for 15+ years! Our team is known for going above & beyond to achieve our core purpose which is to help create amazing memories! This role serves as a very important contributor to the companies overall goals.

What WE offer:

  • Competitive wages and benefits
  • A fantastic staff purchase program
  • An exciting, fast-paced environment in a local entrepreneurial business
  • Opportunity for personal and professional development
  • Work with like minded ‘All In’ Co-workers who have passion for what they do

How to Apply:

United Sport & Cycle offers its
employees a legendary team experience with a very inclusive team environment and excellent staff purchase program. A more casual dress code while maintaining a drive to be legendary. If you’re looking for team environment then United Sport & Cycle is the place for you.

When applying we would love to hear what interests you the most in working with our Team.

We thank all applicants for considering
United Sport & Cycle; however, only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please send your resume to hr@unitedsport.ca with Bike Service in the subject line.

Goal Sales Associate

United Sport & Cycle is seeking a Full Time Goal Sales Associate to join our Team! This is a Full Time permanent position primarily with our Hockey Division with opportunities to also work in many areas of the store. This role strives to create extraordinary memories with our customers in helping them gear up for their sports and throughout their season!

Who YOU are:

  • Have 3+ years of previous/continuous experience as an ice hockey goalie (required)
  • Possess previous customer service experience (an asset)
  • Are a passionate team player who knows the importance of going above and beyond
  • Proven experience excelling in a high paced environment
  • Have a strong attention to detail
  • Demonstrate ability to deal effectively with people and work co-operatively in a team environment
  • Have in-depth knowledge of the Hockey Goalie position
  • Enjoy the challenge of reaching and exceeding sales targets
  • Actively pursue product knowledge sessions and knowledge of Goal equipment
  • Have that amazing entrepreneurial spirit

Who WE are:

United Sport & Cycle is one of the largest independent sporting goods store in Western Canada. Since our beginnings in 1928, we’ve been family owned and operated in the heart of Old Strathcona. We’re a passionate & United Team that strives for excellence in everything we do!

Working at United Sport & Cycle isn’t just a “job”—it’s a place where you can mesh your passions with your livelihood
and have fun playing together as a team in a work environment. It’s a place
where you can talk sports and help create amazing memories for our loyal
customers.

What we offer:

  • Fun work environment
  • Comprehensive training program
  • Competitive wages
  • An exciting, fast-paced environment
  • A comprehensive Benefit Plan for FT employees
  • Significant opportunity for personal and professional development.
  • Awesome staff discounts on everything in store, plus special Pro deals from our suppliers

How to Apply:

United Sport & Cycle offers its employees a legendary team experience with a very inclusive team environment and excellent staff purchase program. A more casual dress code while maintaining a drive to be legendary. If you’re looking for team environment then United Sport & Cycle is the place for you.

When applying we would love to hear what interests you the most in working with our Team.

We thank all applicants for considering
United Sport & Cycle; however, only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please send your resume to hr@unitedsport.ca with Goal Sales Associate in the subject line.

Division 2 Manager – Hockey Department

We are currently seeking a Full-Time Hockey Division Manager. As Division Manager you are directly responsible for the profitable operation of your entire Division, with a primary focus on leading a high performing Team and ensuring Customer Service and Store Presentation are industry leading. You work closely with a Divisional Leadership Team that will drive sales and gross profit results, with a keen eye on industry trends. You work closely with the other Division Leaders to ensure success and consistency
store-wide.

Who YOU are:

  • Passionate about Sport and have a great knowledge of Hockey, Ringette, Ball-Hockey, Figure, and/or Goalie gear.
  • An amazing leader with a proven history of achieving results
  • Motivational, inspiring, accountable and a great teammate
  • Loves to serve/host customers above and beyond expectation creating amazing memories.
  • A person who loves to lead, coach and develop an amazing team.
  • Someone with experience in merchandising and has a keen eye for effective presentation, both instore and online.
  • Encourages a clean, organized and safe working environment
  • Has empathy for customer’s dissatisfaction and can reach a mutually beneficial resolution.
  • Is an effective communicator, both written and verbal.
  • Seeks opportunities to build long-term relationships with customers
  • Is able to problem solve and handle difficult situations
  • Excels in a fast paced environment
  • Is self-motivated to manage their task/work load and to increase their knowledge and skills
  • Detailed orientated to manage day-to-day operations, while having a futuristic and entrepreneurial mind to develop future business.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Delivering above and beyond Customer Service
  • Develops and leads a high performing team from the sales floor
  • Delivers annual performance reviews on a timely basis.
  • Responsible for the staff training & development
  • Responsible for Division merchandising and overall presentation
  • Ensures United Sport & Cycle’s standards of Customer Service (Hospitality) are maintained throughout our operations and that all customer concerns or issues are dealt with according to United Sport & Cycle’s standards
  • Responsible for the performance and growth of all divisional categories
  • Works with a Divisional & Store Leadership Team to create amazing memories for United Sport & Cycle Customers instore & online

Required Qualifications:

  • 5 years leadership experience in related environment.
  • 5+ years in a leadership or management position.
  • Strong knowledge of related products and categories.
  • Proven skills in developing a strong team to meet KPI’s.
  • Proficiency with computers and keyboarding skills, excel/word proficiency.
  • Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with people, able to work co-operatively on a team.
  • Secondary education and or certificate/diploma in management, sales and marketing, merchandising and supervision.

What we offer:

  • Fun work environment
  • Comprehensive training program
  • Competitive wages
  • An exciting, fast-paced environment
  • A comprehensive Benefit Plan for FT employees
  • Significant opportunity for personal and professional development.
  • Awesome staff discounts on everything in store, plus special Pro deals from our suppliers

How to Apply:

United Sport & Cycle offers its employees a legendary team experience with a very inclusive team environment and excellent staff purchase program. A more casual dress code while maintaining a drive to be legendary. If you’re looking for team environment then United Sport & Cycle is the place for you.

When applying we would love to hear what interests you the most in working with our Team.

We thank all applicants for considering
United Sport & Cycle; however, only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please send your resume to hr@unitedsport.ca with Hockey Manager in the subject line.

Team Sales Account Executive

United Sport & Cycle’s Team Sales Division is seeking a Full-Time Account Executive who is an outgoing person and has a passion for sports. The purpose of this position is to develop and implement agreed upon sales plan which will meet both personal and business goals of expanding the customer base. Working within the sales and support teams you will be striving to achieve customer satisfaction, revenue generation and long-term account goals in line with the company vision and values.

Who YOU are:

  • You are an excellent communicator with a proven history of exceptional Customer Service.
  • You have a passion for participating in sports, being a super fan of sports, and able to relate to similar audiences.
  • You have experience in identifying, evaluating, and implementing new business opportunities.
  • You have demonstrated the ability to be able to deliver on what you’ve agreed upon with your past clientele.
  • You consistently listen well, take notes, follow up and follow through with products you’re in charge of.
  • You can work within a dynamic team atmosphere collaborating with team members and different departments.
  • You are excited to learn new things and take initiative in improving areas related to the position.
  • You can maintain a professional appearance and provide a positive company image to the public in all areas – face to face, in writing, by telephone, and in the use of email.
  • You are computer literate in all Microsoft Office applications.
  • You possess familiarity with the use of a dedicated sales CRM.
  • You are looking to be a contributing member of a team.
  • You have 5 years of progressive experience in sales.
  • You have post-secondary education in business or marketing or have equivalent experience.

Responsibilities & Duties:

  • Sell consultatively and make recommendations to prospects and clients of the various solutions the company offers.
  • Work in collaboration with the other Account Executives to achieve team goals and objectives.
  • Develop a database of qualified leads through referrals, telephone canvassing, face to face prospecting, direct mail, email, networking, etc.
  • Maintain accurate records of all sales and prospecting activities including sales calls, presentations, closed sales and follow-up activities within your book of business through the use of the existing CRM system, and call reports.
  • Prepare presentations, proposals, and contracts.
  • Develop and maintain sales materials and current product knowledge.
  • Develop an annual business plan which details activities to follow during the fiscal year, which will focus on meeting or exceeding sales quotas.
  • Communicate new product and industry opportunities, special developments, competitive information, or feedback gathered to appropriate company personnel.
  • Demonstrate the ability to carry on a business conversation with equipment managers, association members, coaches, players, business owners and decision makers.
  • Attend conventions, events and shows as required.

Who WE are

United Sport & Cycle has been a
family-owned business for over 95 years and we love what we do! Our core
purpose is to Create Amazing Memories - In the community, for our customers and with our Team – We have fun doing this every day! We are always looking for people to join Team United who are passionate, want to be part of a team, love the community they live in and strive beyond expectations in their day to day!

What we offer:

  • Fun work environment
  • Comprehensive training program
  • Competitive wages
  • An exciting, fast-paced environment
  • A comprehensive Benefit Plan for FT employees
  • Significant opportunity for personal and professional development.
  • Awesome staff discounts on everything in store, plus special Pro deals from our suppliers

How to Apply:

United Sport & Cycle offers its employees a legendary team experience with a very inclusive team environment and excellent staff purchase program. A more casual dress code while maintaining a drive to be legendary. If you’re looking for team environment then United Sport & Cycle is the place for you.

When applying we would love to hear what interests you the most in working with our Team.

We thank all applicants for considering
United Sport & Cycle; however, only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please send your resume to hr@unitedsport.ca with Team Sales Account Executive in the subject line.

Delivery Driver (Part Time)

United Sport & Cycle is seeking a permanent part-time Delivery Driver / Receiver to join our Team working 15 to 25 hours weekly. This candidate is someone who enjoys engaging with customers while providing them a delivery service within the local Edmonton area as well as working with our backline teams to ensure product is received, replenished or packaged in a timely manner. This is a great role for someone who enjoys creating exceptional customer experiences, enjoys physical
work and driving year round within Edmonton & surrounding area and able to set their priorities each day while multitasking.

Who YOU are:

  • You have 1 - 3 years' experience within a warehouse setting.
  • You have experience within a retail environment.
  • You have a clean driver abstract and a valid class 5 drivers license.
  • You have a passion for sports and enjoy a variety challenges that are offered throughout the day.
  • You are able to work within a dynamic team atmosphere collaborating with team members and different departments.
  • You are excited to learn new things and take initiative in improving areas related to the position.
  • You are familiar with POS systems; experience with Lightspeed is an asset
  • You have a basic understanding of the layout of the city and how to use navigational tools to find locations.
  • You're a great communicator in person, over the phone, and via text.
  • You thrive in a fast-paced environment with a proven ability to organize, plan, and complete tasks by the deadlines provided.
  • An ability to work well independently or as a team player to achieve goals.

Who WE are:

United Sport & Cycle is one of the largest independent sporting goods store in Western Canada. Since our beginnings in 1928, we’ve been family owned and operated in the heart of Old Strathcona. We’re a passionate & United Team that strives for excellence in everything we do!

Working at United Sport & Cycle isn’t just a “job”—it’s a place where you can mesh your passions with your livelihood and have fun playing together as a team in a work environment. It’s a place where you can talk sports and help create amazing memories for our loyal customers.

What we offer:

  • Fun work environment
  • Comprehensive training program
  • Competitive wages
  • An exciting, fast-paced environment
  • A local entrepreneurial business that looks for ‘career’ Team members
  • Significant opportunity for personal and professional development.
  • Awesome staff discounts on everything in store, plus special Pro deals from our suppliers.

How to Apply:

United Sport & Cycle offers its employees a legendary team experience with a very inclusive team environment and excellent staff purchase program. A more casual dress code while maintaining a drive to be legendary. If you’re looking for team environment then United Sport & Cycle is the place for you.

When applying we would love to hear what interests you the most in working with our Team.

Please send your resume to hr@unitedsport.ca with Delivery Driver in the subject line.

We thank all applicants for considering United Sport & Cycle; however, only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.