retail sales associate

Whitehorse Home Hardware Building Centre; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local hardware store in Whitehorse is seeking a dedicated customer service representative to operate the cash register, assist customers with product inquiries, and maintain inventory records. The ideal candidate should possess a high school graduation certificate and have at least 7 months of retail experience. Benefits include a health care plan, dental, disability benefits, and a group insurance plan. Applicants should be energetic, goal-oriented, and possess excellent oral communication skills.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 months of retail experience is preferred.
• Ability to handle cash and operate a cash register.
• Strong communicator with good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate cash register and manage customer transactions.
• Assist customers with product inquiries and provide merchandise advice.
• Maintain sales records for inventory control.
• Prepare merchandise for purchase and ensure proper display.

Skills

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

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Job Details

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Work Setting

• Urban area
• On-site customer service
• Hardware store

Tasks

• Operate cash register
• Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
• Provide advice about merchandise
• Assist in display of merchandise
• 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

Type of Product

• Appliances
• Building materials (other than lumber)
• Drapery and yard goods
• Flooring
• Home electronics
• Lamps and lighting fixtures
• Lumber and plywood
• Paint and wallpaper
• Power tools
• Animal food

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Repetitive tasks
• 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

Health Benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial Benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other Benefits

• Other benefits