Opportunities for Sales Associate

J.D. Irving, Limited; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Nova Scotia is seeking a Sales Associate to assist customers in selecting products and enhancing their shopping experience. Responsibilities include driving sales through customer engagement, resolving challenges efficiently, and producing quotes. Ideal candidates should have excellent communication skills and be flexible with working various shifts. Prior sales and customer service experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Sales and customer service experience is an asset.
• Possess a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work days/evenings/weekends (rotating shifts).

Responsibilities

• Drive sales through customer engagement and suggestive selling.
• Clarify and understand customers’ needs.
• Produce quotes and material lists.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Sales and customer service

Attention to detail

Ability to lift 55 lbs

Ability to work shifts

Tools

D365

Job description

As a Sales Associate, you will help customers fully understand their needs and assist in selecting the right products for their requirements. As knowledgeable sales professionals, sales associates can make recommendations that solve customers' problems and enhance their shopping experience.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and team player.
• Sales and customer service experience is an asset.
• Possess a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs.
• Ability to work days/evenings/weekends (rotating shifts).
• Ability to learn and operate the applicable computer system (D365) used to process orders.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales through engagement of customers, suggestive selling, and sharing product knowledge.
• Clarify and understand customers’ needs and take them to the best solution(s) for their projects.
• Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions.
• Take initiative and confidently direct customer interactions.
• Produce quotes, material lists, and follow up.
• Demonstrate high standards of safety and customer service.
• Resolve customer challenges quickly and efficiently.
• Continually learn about products and market conditions.
• Be flexible and happy to work various shifts as per store requirements.