Lumber Department Forklift Driver Full Time 6 Month Contract (MIDLAND)

The Home Depot Canada; Midland; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot Canada is seeking an enthusiastic Sales Associate in Midland, Ontario, to deliver exceptional customer service. In this entry-level full-time position, you will engage with customers, provide assistance, and promote services. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and retail experience, ready to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years Retail or Trade experience an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensures customer satisfaction by greeting, engaging, and thanking customers.
• Actively seeks customers and assists them with their needs.
• Promotes special services and educates customers about projects.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Focus

Effective Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Retail

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