Sales and Rental Associate

Long & McQuade Musical Instruments; Summerside; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Long & McQuade Musical Instruments in Summerside, PE is seeking a Sales and Rental Associate for a part-time role. You will help customers with selling and renting musical instruments and gear, assess needs, demonstrate products, and answer calls.

You should be a musician, available weekdays, weeknights and weekends, and bring strong communication, energy, and a positive attitude. Prior retail experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Must be a musician who plays at least one instrument.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and steady composure.
• Previous experience in retail or sales is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Help customers through selling and renting musical instruments and gear.
• Define individual customer needs and match them with products and services.
• Demonstrate products and explain features and benefits.
• Answer telephone calls in a timely and professional manner.
• Follow up on product orders with customers and suppliers.
• Troubleshoot and solve problems using a practical approach.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of products and store policies.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and periodic training.
• Merchandise the store to create an inviting shopping environment.
• Participate in store maintenance and warehouse duties.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Musician

Organization

Physical stamina

Job description

Title

Sales and Rental Associate

Department

All Departments

Hours

Part-time

Availability Required

Weekdays, Weeknights & Weekends

Location

179 East Drive
Summerside, PE

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
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• 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