Sales associate

Work setting

• Department store
• Various locations
• In shop
• Retail business
• Furniture store
• Wholesalers

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate cash register
• Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
• Advertise and/or promote products, sales or services
• Perform data entry
• Provide customer service
• Assist in display of merchandise
• Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce
• Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates
• Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease
• Maintain sales records for inventory control
• Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease
• Prepare sales, rental or leasing contracts and accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
• Maintain inventory of stored material
• Provide clients with information
• Dust furniture

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Appliances
• Drapery and yard goods
• Furniture and house furnishings
• Lamps and lighting fixtures
• Office supplies

Computer and technology knowledge

• Inventory control software

Exhibit and display design experience

• Merchandising or window
• Visual displays

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Analytical
• Collaborative
• Creativity
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Initiative
• Ability to multitask

It's a permanent, full time position for about 35 hours per week.

Work timing: Day, Early Morning, Evening, Morning

• Languages: English

  Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • or equivalent experience

  Experience

  1 year to less than 2 years