Sales and Rental Associate

Long & McQuade Limited; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Long & McQuade Limited in St. Catharines, ON is seeking a motivated retail associate to help customers through the selling and renting of musical instruments and gear.

You will define individual needs and match them with the right products and services, demonstrate features, and maintain in-depth product knowledge. If you are a musician with a positive attitude, can work weekdays, weeknights and weekends, and are able to lift large boxes, you may thrive in our fast-paced store that values

Qualifications

• Must be a musician who plays at least one instrument.
• Able to work weekdays, weeknights and weekends.
• Positive attitude and steady composure.
• Proven strong work ethic and commitment.
• Ability to lift and carry large boxes.
• Previous experience in retail or sales is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Help our customers through the selling and renting of musical instruments and gear.
• Define the individual needs of every customer and match those needs with the right combination of our products and services.
• Demonstrate recommended products to customers and explain their features and benefits.
• Answer telephone calls in a timely and professional manner.
• Follow up on product orders with customers and suppliers.
• Use our common sense approach with customers to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Maintain in-depth and current knowledge of our products, policies and procedures.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and periodic training sessions.
• Merchandise store to create an inviting environment for customers to shop.
• Participate in store maintenance, warehouse duties, and other related tasks.

Skills

Musician

Retail experience

Customer service

Job description

Location
20 Grote Street
St. Catharines, ON

Job Description

• Help our customers through the selling and renting of musical instruments and gear
• Define the individual needs of every customer and match those needs with the right combination of our products and services
• Demonstrate recommended products to customers and explain their features and benefits
• Answer telephone calls in a timely and professional manner
• Follow up on product orders with customers and suppliers
• Use our common sense approach with customers to troubleshoot and solve problems
• Maintain in-depth and current knowledge of our products, policies and procedures
• Attend weekly staff meetings and periodic training sessions
• Merchandise store to create an inviting environment for customers to shop
• Participate in store maintenance, warehouse duties, and other related tasks

Job Requirements

• Must be a musician who plays at least one instrument
• Must be able to work weekdays, weeknights and weekends
• Positive attitude and steady composure
• Proven strong work ethic and commitment
• High levels of energy and enthusiasm
• Ability to lift and carry large boxes
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to recommend solutions in a confident and assertive manner
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Previous experience in retail or sales is an asset

Long & McQuade is committed to long-term hires and does not offer seasonal positions for this role