retail sales associate

Additional Information

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Experience an asset

Work setting

• Rural area

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

Type of product

• Building materials (other than lumber)
• Furniture and house furnishings
• Lumber and plywood

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Time management
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week