sales associate

Global Pet Foods HRM; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local pet supply store in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is seeking a dedicated sales associate. The role involves assisting customers, providing merchandise advice, and operating cash registers. Candidates should have a positive attitude and strong communication skills. Training is provided. Work involves handling loads and working in a team environment. Flexible hours of 15 to 30 hours per week are expected.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Long-term care insurance

Qualifications

• Will train or equivalent experience required.
• Own transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Accept payments through various methods.
• Operate cash register.
• Provide advice about merchandise.
• Assist in displaying merchandise.
• Conduct sales transactions online.
• Greet customers and discuss their needs.
• Prepare merchandise for sale.

Skills

Collaboration

Energetic

Positive attitude

Reliability

Excellent oral communication

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

• Will train
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Pet shop

Tasks

• Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
• Operate cash register
• Provide advice about merchandise
• Assist in display of merchandise
• Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce
• Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease
• Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease

Type of product

• Food and food products
• Animal food

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Collaborative
• Energetic
• Positive attitude
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Maturity

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Work Term

• Permanent

Work Language

• English

Hours

• 15 to 30 hours per week