Sales Associate - Retail

Work Term:
Permanent
- Work Language:
English
- Hours:
35 to 40 hours per week
- Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience:
7 months to less than 1 year
**Work setting**:
- Furniture store
**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
**Weight handling**:
- Up to 13.5 kg (30 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
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Excellent oral communication
**Screening questions**:
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
**Health benefits**:
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
**Long term benefits**:
- Life insurance