sales associate

Government of Canada; Bathurst; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal government agency in Bathurst is looking for a candidate to operate inventory systems and provide customer service. Key responsibilities include conducting sales transactions online and advising customers about merchandise. Applicants must have a secondary school graduation certificate and possess strong communication skills. This role provides commission and a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP).

Benefits

Commission

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or sales is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems.
• Provide advice about merchandise.
• Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Time management

Adaptability

Analytical

Dependability

Flexibility

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Work location: On site. There is no option to work remotely.

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

Work setting

• Wholesalers

Responsibilities

• 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 license

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

• Commission
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)