retail sales associate

Aquarium Depot; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail establishment in Toronto is seeking a motivated individual to join their team as a sales associate. The role involves handling cash transactions, providing customer assistance, and maintaining inventory control in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma and strong interpersonal skills, with flexibility to work extended hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary school required.
• Experience in a fast-paced retail environment is ideal.
• Ability to manage inventory and operate cash register.

Responsibilities

• Operate cash register and conduct sales transactions.
• Provide customer service and advice regarding merchandise.
• Maintain sales records and assist in displaying products.

Skills

Customer service

Sales transactions

Inventory management

Advertising

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• Operate cash register
• 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

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Analytical
• Creativity
• Energetic
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Outgoing
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Ability to multitask
• Punctuality

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year

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