retail sales associate

Government of Canada; Forest Hill; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Forest Hill, Nova Scotia is seeking a retail associate to operate a cash register and provide customer service in a liquor and wine store. Applicants should have a secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience. Training will be provided. The work must be completed at the physical location with no remote options available.

Qualifications

• Will train
• Experience with wines is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate cash register.
• Provide advice about merchandise.
• Assist in display of merchandise.
• Greet customers and discuss type, quality, and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase.
• Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Creativity

Positive attitude

Dependability

Flexibility

Quick learner

Energetic

Outgoing

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Will train

On site

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

Work setting

• Rural area
• Liquor and wine store

Responsibilities Tasks

• Operate cash register
• Provide advice about merchandise
• Assist in display of merchandise
• Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease
• Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease

Experience and specialization Type of product

• Wines

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Creativity
• Energetic
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Excellent oral communication