Lumber Sales Associate & Deck Designer: Full Time - COUNTRY HILLS

The Home Depot; Calgary; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot in Canada is hiring Sales Associates to provide fast, friendly service by actively seeking out customers, assessing their needs, and guiding them to the right solutions for home improvement projects.

You will work with supervisors and fellow associates across departments including Lumber, Building Materials, Paint, Hardware, Electrical, Plumbing, Seasonal, and Tool Rental, while maintaining stock and store safety.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and reading skills.
• Able to work evenings and weekends.
• Experience in a fast-paced customer service environment is preferred.
• Sales-driven environment experience is a plus.
• Proficient with computers and basic tech tools.

Responsibilities

• Ask open-ended questions to determine customer needs.
• Provide fast, friendly service and assist across departments.
• Explain product features, benefits, and steps to complete projects.
• Maintain in-stock conditions and ensure areas are clean and safe.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Communication

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Computer proficiency

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Are you someone who thrives on helping others succeed, enjoys making an impact, and takes pride in guiding customers to the right solutions for their projects? If you’re also naturally curious and eager to keep learning, consider starting or growing your career with us at The Home Depot.

Job Overview:

Sales Associates provide fast, friendly service by actively seeking out customers to assess their needs and provide assistance. These associates work in cooperation with their supervisors and other sales associates in various department. Specific store departments may include Lumber, Building Materials, Paint, Hardware, Electrical, Plumbing, Seasonal and Tool Rental.

Major Tasks & Responsibilities:

Ask open ended questions about customer's projects in order to determine their needs and level of expertise

Ability to multitask

Describe features and benefits of merchandise

Explain the steps needed to complete projects and the products needed

Maintain the in-stock condition of assigned areas, and ensure that it is clean and safe

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends

Experience in a fast paced customer service environment

Experience working in a sales driven environment is an asset

Excellent communication and reading skills

Excellent decision making ability and problem solving skills

Trade experience is an asset

Proficiency with computers

Detail oriented