Paint Associate - Part Time

Kent Building Supplies; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Building Supplies in Fredericton, NB is seeking a Paint Associate to help customers identify the right products and provide informed recommendations. This role requires strong communication and a proactive sales approach in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will work weekdays, evenings and weekends on a rotating schedule, with the ability to lift up to 55 lbs and learn the D635 system to process orders. Great for developing sales and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Customer service and sales experience required.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Willingness to work weekdays, evenings and weekends on a rotating schedule.
• Experience with order processing systems (D635) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales through engaging customers and sharing product knowledge.
• Clarify customer needs and guide them to suitable solutions.
• Maintain awareness of current sales and promotions.
• Direct customer interactions confidently and professionally.
• Produce quotes and material lists; follow up as needed.
• Maintain high standards of safety and customer service.
• Resolve customer challenges quickly and efficiently.
• Continually learn about products and market conditions.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Sales experience

Attention to detail

Ability to lift 55 lbs

Rotating shifts

Bilingual - French/English asset

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

As a Paint Associate, you will help customers fully understand their needs and assist in selecting the right products for their requirements. As a knowledgeable sales professional, you can make recommendations that solve customer problems and enhance their shopping experience. This is a variable‑shift position. The successful candidate must be available to work weekdays, evenings, and weekends.

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 follow up
• Demonstrate high standards of safety and customer service
• Resolve customer challenges quickly and efficiently
• Continually learn about products and market conditions

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and team player
• Sales and customer service experience
• Possess a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to lift 55 lbs
• Ability to work weekdays/evenings/weekends (rotating shifts)
• Ability to learn and operate the applicable computer system (D635) used to process orders
• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent considered an asset
• Bilingual – French/English is considered an asset

Accessibility and Inclusion

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.