furniture salesperson

Government of Canada; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Grande Prairie is seeking a customer service representative. The role involves operating a cash register, preparing sales contracts, and assisting customers in a fast-paced environment. No formal education is required, but experience in customer service is preferred. The job must be performed on-site, and offers health and dental benefits, along with free parking. Ideal candidates are adaptable, reliable, and possess excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Health care plan

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Commission

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service preferred.
• Ability to operate cash register and manage transactions.
• Proven skills in sales and merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Accept cash, credit card, or cheque payments.
• Operate cash register efficiently.
• Prepare sales and rental contracts.
• Provide customer service and product advice.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Time management

Adaptability

Reliability

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Urban area
• Furniture store

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
• Provide customer service
• Assist in display of merchandise
• 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
• Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease

Experience and specialization / Type of product

• Appliances
• Furniture and house furnishings

Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Repetitive tasks
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• 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
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Punctuality
• Maturity
• Resourcefulness
• Honesty

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Commission

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer