Retail Sales Associate

**Work setting**:
- Urban 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**:
- Furniture and house furnishings
**Transportation/travel information**:
- Public transportation is available
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Fast-paced environment
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Standing for extended periods
**Personal suitability**:
- Adaptability
- Efficiency
- Energetic
- Hardworking
- Outgoing
- Positive attitude
- Proactive
- Quick learner
- Time management
- Team player
- Excellent oral communication