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

The Home Depot Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot Canada in Calgary is hiring Sales Associates to provide fast, friendly service by actively assisting customers and guiding them to the right solutions for their projects. You will work with supervisors and other sales associates across departments like Lumber, Paint, Hardware, Electrical, and more.

Key tasks include asking open-ended questions to determine needs, describing product benefits, and explaining steps to complete projects.

Qualifications

• Open-ended questions to identify customers' needs and assess their experience.
• Ability to multitask in a busy store environment.
• Clear explanations of merchandise features and benefits.
• Explain steps to complete projects and required products.
• Maintain in-stock areas and keep them clean and safe.

Responsibilities

• Ask open ended questions about customer's projects to determine needs.
• Describe features and benefits of merchandise.
• Explain steps needed to complete projects and required products.
• Maintain in-stock condition and keep areas clean and safe.

Skills

Communication

Reading skills

Multitasking

Decision making

Problem solving

Computers

Detail oriented

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