Paint Associate

J.D. Irving, Limited; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

J.D. Irving, Limited in Nova Scotia is hiring a Paint Associate to help customers understand their needs and assist in selecting the right products for their projects.

You will be a knowledgeable sales professional, making recommendations that enhance the shopping experience and drive sales. This role requires open availability for mornings, evenings, and weekends on a rotating schedule, with a focus on safety, product knowledge, and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and team player.
• Sales and customer service experience.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs.
• Ability to work days/evening/weekends (rotating shifts).
• Ability to learn and operate the D635 computer system.

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 for their projects.
• Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions
• Take initiative and confidently direct customer interactions
• Produce quotes, material lists and follows up
• Demonstrate high standards of safety and customer service
• Resolve customer challenges quickly and efficiently.
• Continually learn about products and market conditions

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Sales experience

Customer service

Attention to detail

Lift 55 lbs

Flexible shifts

D635 system

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Tools

D635 computer system

Job description

As a Paint 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. This position requires open availability to work a variable shift schedule, with mornings, evenings, and weekends.

• Drive sales through engagement of customers, suggestive selling, and sharing product knowledge
• Clarify and understand customers’ needs and take them to the best solution for their projects.
• Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions
• Take initiative and confidently direct customer interactions
• Produce quotes, material lists and follows up
• Demonstrate high standards of safety and customer service
• Resolve customer challenges quickly and efficiently.
• Continually learn about products and market conditions

• Excellent communication and team player
• Sales and customer serviceexperience
• Possess a high level of attention to details
• Ability to lift 55 lbs.
• Ability to workdays/evening/weekends (rotating shifts)
• Ability to learn and operate the applicable computer system (D635) used to process orders
• Grade 12 diploma or equivalentconsidered an asset

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.