Opportunity for Sales Associate

J.D. Irving, Limited; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Sales Associate in Halifax. In this role, you will assist customers in selecting products that meet their needs while providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work various shifts, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and team player.
• Sales and customer service experience.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service including greetings, information, and sales.
• Maintain store standards in inventory and merchandising.
• Prepare invoices and work safely according to safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Team Player

Attention to Detail

Mathematically Inclined

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and team player
• Sales and customer service experience
• Possess a high level of attention to details
• Ability to lift 55 lbs.
• Mathematically inclined - ability to take measurements and perform calculations
• 18+ years of age (due to in-house machine training requirement)
• Ability to work days/evening/weekends (variable shift schedule)
• Ability to learn and operate the applicable computer system (D635) used to process orders
• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service – this includes greeting customers, providing information, completing sales, and arranging deliveries
• Maintain store standards – Inventory, Replenishment and Merchandising
• Learn about new products and attending department specific training when provided
• Work safely by following all safety standards.
• Prepare invoices, quotes, credit invoices and delivery invoices.
• Follow computerized operating system to keep inventory up to date in system if receiving new products or writing off the product through theft or damage.