Lumber Sales Associate Part Time - BEACON HILL

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

Job summary

The Home Depot in Calgary, AB is seeking a Sales Associate who delivers fast, friendly service by actively seeking out customers to assess their needs and guide them to the right solutions for their projects.

In this role you will describe features and benefits of merchandise, explain steps to complete projects, and maintain clean, stocked, and safe departments. Flexibility with evenings and weekends is preferred, and prior retail or sales experience is an asset.

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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Flexible schedule

Customer service

Sales environment experience

Communication

Problem solving

Trade experience

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