sales associate - retail

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 160 hours per month
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Urban area
• Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre

Tasks

• Operate cash register
• Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
• Provide advice about merchandise
• Assist in display of merchandise
• 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 sales, rental or leasing contracts and accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Access and process information
• Sell merchandise
• Receive payments
• Issue receipts and other forms
• Explain the type and cost of services offered
• Arrange for billing for services
• Answer inquiries and provide information to customers

Type of product

• Telephone or cellular phone

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Windows
• Internet
• MS Outlook

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Client focus

Health benefits

• Dental plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance