retail sales associate

Government of Canada; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, seeks a versatile retail associate to handle sales transactions and provide exceptional customer service. Candidates must have a secondary school certificate and be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. The position offers various health and financial benefits, including dental and life insurance.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail environment is an asset.
• Bondable and ability to undergo a criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Accept various payments and provide customer service.
• Prepare sales contracts and maintain inventory records.
• Advertise and promote products.

Skills

Customer service

Sales skills

Social Media

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Urban area
• Specialty shop
• Retail business

Responsibilities Tasks

• Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
• Prepare sales, rental or leasing contracts
• Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
• Provide advice about merchandise
• Advertise and/or promote products, sales or services
• Provide customer service
• Assist in display of merchandise
• Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce
• Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates
• Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease
• Maintain sales records for inventory control
• Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease
• Organize and schedule office work
• Interior design (general)
• Conduct sales transactions
• Read blueprints and drawings

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Social Media

Additional information Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Repetitive tasks
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Analytical
• Collaborative
• Creativity
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Initiative
• Punctuality
• Honesty

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Commission
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available