Retail Sales Associate

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned
• Clean

Work setting

• Retail business

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
• Operate cash register
• Prepare sales, rental or leasing contracts
• Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
• Provide advice about merchandise
• Advertise and/or promote products, sales or services
• Perform data entry
• Provide customer service
• 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

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Appliances
• Furniture and house furnishings

Exhibit and display design experience

• Merchandising or window
• Visual displays

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Energetic
• Goal-oriented
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Excellent written communication
• Ability to multitask
• Punctuality
• Honesty

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus