Paint Sales Associate

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Paint Associate to provide excellent customer service by assisting shoppers in selecting paint products. The role involves understanding customer needs, driving sales, and ensuring a high standard of service while facilitating the paint mixing process. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and attention to detail, ideally with prior sales and customer service experience.

Qualifications

• Sales and customer service experience required.
• Knowledge of paint considered an asset.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales through engagement and suggestive selling.
• Mix paint colors using designated computer system.
• Resolve customer challenges quickly and efficiently.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Job description

As a Paint Associate, you will help 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 a team player
• Sales and customer service experience
• Possess a high level of attention to detail
• Knowledge of paint is considered an asset
• Ability to lift 55 lbs.
• Ability to workdays/evenings/weekends (rotating shifts)
• Ability to learn and operate the applicable computer system (D635) used to process orders
• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent is considered an asset

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.
• Mix paint colors using designated computer system
• 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