retail sales clerk

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

Job summary

A governmental agency in Charlottetown is seeking a retail sales associate. Responsibilities include handling payments, providing customer service, and managing inventory records. The ideal candidate has a secondary school graduation certificate and experience in retail is considered an asset. This is an on-site position with no remote work option available.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Experience in retail sales is an asset.
• Knowledge of computer technology and software applications.
• Ability to work at a physical location.

Responsibilities

• Accept payments using cash, credit, or debit.
• Operate the cash register efficiently.
• Provide customer service and advice about merchandise.
• Maintain and manage inventory records.

Skills

Spreadsheet

MS Excel

MS Word

Internet

Database software

Planogram software

MS Outlook

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

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

Experience: Experience an asset

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

Work site environment

• Air conditioned
• Clean

Work setting

• Retail business
• Home decor
• Sales

Responsibilities

• Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
• Operate cash register
• Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
• Provide advice about merchandise
• Perform data entry
• Provide customer service
• Train staff
• Assist in display of merchandise
• 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

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Spreadsheet
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• Internet
• Database software
• Planogram software
• MS Outlook

Exhibit and display design experience

• Computer interactive or multi media
• Merchandising or window
• Visual displays

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

• Product selection
• Pricing
• Merchandise needs analysis

Additional information

Security and safety

• Reference required

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 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
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Ability to multitask
• Punctuality
• Maturity
• Resourcefulness
• Honesty

Benefits

• Free parking available