sales assistant

Fastenal Canada; Sydney; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in wholesaling is seeking a dedicated individual for a customer service role in inventory management. The successful candidate will operate computerized systems, assist customers, and engage in merchandising while enjoying comprehensive health benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Learning/training paid by employer

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or wholesaling is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems.
• Provide customer service and advice about merchandise.
• Conduct sales transactions and maintain sales records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Proactive

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work setting

• Wholesalers
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
• Provide advice about merchandise
• Advertise and/or promote products, sales or services
• Perform data entry
• Provide customer service
• Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce
• 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
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
  
  

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
  
  

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
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Ability to multitask
• Punctuality
• Maturity
• Resourcefulness
• Honesty
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
  
  

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
  
  

Other Benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities