retail sales associate

Global Pet Foods; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet specialty shop in Toronto is looking for a dedicated team member to provide exceptional customer service, operate the cash register, and assist customers in selecting high-quality pet products. Previous experience in retail or customer service is an asset. If you are energetic and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or retail is an asset.
• Ability to handle cash and operate a cash register.
• Willingness to engage with customers and provide product advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service in a pet shop environment.
• Process sales transactions efficiently and accurately.
• Greet and assist customers in selecting merchandise.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Sales transactions

Product advice

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Experience an asset

Work setting

• Specialty shop
• On-site customer service
• Pet shop

Tasks

• Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
• Operate cash register
• Provide advice about merchandise
• Provide customer service
• Assist in display of merchandise
• Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce
• 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

Type of product

• Food and food products
• Nutrition and health products
• Animal food

Transportation / travel information

• Willing to travel
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?