sales associate

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 45 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Specialty shop
• In shop
• Retail business

Tasks

• Operate cash register
• Provide advice about merchandise
• Assist in display of merchandise
• Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce
• 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

Exhibit and display design experience

• Merchandising or window
• Visual displays

Art or fashion design experience

• Accessories
• Lighting design

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• 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

Weight handling

• 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
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Accurate
• Excellent written communication
• Client focus