retail sales representative

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Tasks

• Operate cash register
• Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
• Provide advice about merchandise
• 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
• Supervise staff (apprentices, stages hands, design team, etc.)
• Teach interest or professional development courses
• Theatre designers design and create settings, scenic environments, properties, costumes and lighting for theatre, film and video productions, operas and ballets
• Fashion designers design and create clothing and accessories for men, women and children
• Exhibit designers plan and develop permanent and temporary or moveable exhibits and displays for museum exhibitions, trade shows, conventions, retail spaces and other exhibitions

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

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