Retail Sales Associate

J.D. Irving, Limited; Corner Brook; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Corner Brook is seeking a Retail Sales Associate to engage customers and enhance their shopping experience. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, sales and customer service experience, and the ability to work flexible hours. This role offers the opportunity for personal growth in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 55 lbs.
• Possess a high level of attention to details.
• Ability to work days/evening/weekends (rotating shifts).
• Ability to learn and operate the applicable computer system.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales through engagement of customers.
• Clarify and understand customers’ needs.
• Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions.
• Demonstrate high standards of safety and customer service.
• Resolve customer challenges quickly and efficiently.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Sales experience

Customer service experience

Bilingual – French/English

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer system (D635)

Job description

Overview

As a retail 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.
• 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 equivalent considered an asset
• Bilingual – French/English

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.
• 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