PT Temporary K&B Sales Associate

The Home Depot; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home improvement retailer in Cranbrook is seeking a Sales Associate to deliver fast, friendly service by actively engaging customers and assessing their needs. You'll maintain product knowledge and assist customers in a flexible work environment. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma and have retail experience. This role offers opportunities to build skills in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of retail or trade experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provides fast, friendly service by assessing customer needs.
• Educates customers about the whole project.
• Maintains knowledge of all products in department.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

2000 McPhee Road, Cranbrook, BCV1C 0A3

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

Position Overview

Sales Associates provide fast, friendly service by actively seeking out customers to assess their needs and provide assistance. Sales Associates have an emphasis on department and product knowledge, provide information on product features and are familiar with related items in order to sell an entire project. Associates in this position know how to greet, engage, and thank every customer in their department and know how to provide basic service in adjacent departments. Sales Associates are focused on customer service and finding and solving customer needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures Customer Satisfaction
• Following Home Depot’s GET Model of customer service including Greeting, Engaging, and Thanking the customer
• Actively seek customers throughout the store and escort customers to appropriate merchandise, regardless of department
• Ask open ended questions about the customer’s projects in order to determine their needs and level of expertise
• Promote services offered such as Special Services, Tool Rental, Pro Desk, Pro Services, etc. and how to recommend them
• Drives Sales
• Discuss available options (good, better, best) and suggest related items/services outside of department that the customer may need
• Educate customers about the whole project
• Using empowerment program when necessary to satisfy customers
• Execute daily stock maintenance: all products signed, displayed, and clean
• Builds Skills and Knowledge
• Maintain knowledge of all products in department and adjacent departments
• Proactively seek knowledge on all products and services
• Maintains Safety and Security
• Follows all safety policies and procedures, Loss Prevention policies and procedures

Competencies

• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus

Skills

• Interpersonal Skills

Direct Manager/Direct Reports

Department Supervisor

Travel Requirements

No travel requirements

Physical Requirements

Bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving items

Hybrid Work

Dependent

Working Conditions

• Working within a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekends
• Warehouse environment that can be dusty and noisy
• Doors are frequently open, causing drafts and interior temperature changes

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum Years of Work Experience

1 to 2 years Retail or Trade experience an asset

Minimum Leadership Experience

NA

Certifications

NA

Other Requirements/Assets

NA