Flooring and Decor Sales Associate Part-Time - 7034 Sault Ste Marie

The Home Depot Canada; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home improvement retailer in Sault Ste. Marie is seeking Sales Associates to provide outstanding customer service and drive sales. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills, a high school diploma, and previous retail experience. The role requires effective communication and a customer-focused approach while working in a flexible schedule environment, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years Retail or Trade experience an asset.
• Ability to follow safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of products in department and adjacent departments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer satisfaction by greeting and engaging customers.
• Drive sales by discussing options and suggesting related items.
• Maintain knowledge of all products and services.
• Follow all safety and loss prevention policies.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Focus

Effective Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

Position Overview: Sales Associates provide fast, friendly service by actively seeking out customers to assess their needs and provide assistance. Sales Associates have an emphasis on department and product knowledge, provide information on product features and are familiar with related items in order to sell an entire project. Associates in this position know how to greet, engage, and thank every customer in their department and know how to provide basic service in adjacent departments. Sales Associates are focused on customer service and finding and solving customer needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures Customer Satisfaction: Following Home Depot’s GET Model of customer service including Greeting, Engaging, and Thanking the customer
• Actively seek customers throughout the store and escort customers to appropriate merchandise, regardless of department
• Ask open ended questions about the customer’s projects in order to determine their needs and level of expertise
• Promote services offered such as Special Services, Tool Rental, Pro Desk, Pro Services, etc. and how to recommend them

• Drives Sales: Discuss available options (good, better, best) and suggest related items/services outside of department that the customer may need
• Educate customers about the whole project
• Using empowerment program when necessary to satisfy customers
• Execute daily stock maintenance: all products signed, displayed, and clean

• Builds Skills and Knowledge: Maintain knowledge of all products in department and adjacent departments
• Proactively seek knowledge on all products and services

• Maintains Safety and Security: Follows all safety policies and procedures, Loss Prevention policies and procedures

Competencies

• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus

Skills

• Interpersonal Skills

Direct Manager/Direct Reports

• Department Supervisor

Travel Requirements

• No travel requirements

Physical Requirements

• Bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving items

Working Conditions

• Working within a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekends
• Warehouse environment that can be dusty and noisy
• Doors are frequently open, causing drafts and interior temperature changes

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum Years Of Work Experience

• 1 to 2 years Retail or Trade experience an asset

Minimum Leadership Experience

• NA

Certifications

• NA

Other Requirements/Assets

• NA