sales associate

Fastenal Canada; Dieppe; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP

Commission

Learning/training paid by employer

Job summary

Fastenal Canada, a wholesale distributor of industrial and construction supplies, is seeking a customer-focused associate to work on site in Dieppe. You will greet customers, advise on merchandise, and help maintain inventories.

You will operate inventory and ordering systems, process in-store and online transactions, and assist with promotions and data entry. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success. The role offers on-site work and opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma is required or equivalent.
• Experience in customer service is an asset.
• Ability to work on site with physical retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate 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.
• Process online sales transactions.
• Quote prices and terms, warranties and delivery dates.
• Greet customers and discuss needs for purchase or lease.
• Maintain sales records for inventory control.
• Prepare merchandise for sale or lease.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Time management

Organized

Team player

Adaptability

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Secondary school diploma

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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

Financial benefits

• Commission
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other Benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer