Sales Associate Part-Time - 7180 Winnipeg North

The Home Depot Canada; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot, Inc. in Winnipeg is seeking Sales Associates to provide fast, friendly service, assess customer needs, and guide them to the right products for their projects.

You will work with supervisors and fellow associates across departments like Lumber, Paint, Hardware, Electrical, and Plumbing to ensure customers get the items they need.

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is preferred; prior retail or sales experience is an asset; strong communication and computer skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience providing friendly, proactive customer service.
• Ability to assist customers with project needs and product selection.
• Strong communication and reading skills.
• Comfort with computer-based systems and merchandise details.

Responsibilities

• Ask open-ended questions to assess customer needs.
• Describe features and benefits of merchandise.
• Explain steps to complete projects and required products.
• Keep areas stocked, clean and safe.
• Work with team to deliver fast, friendly service.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Communication skills

Computers/ tech proficiency

Tools

POS system

Job description

Are you someone who thrives on helping others succeed, enjoys making an impact, and takes pride in guiding customers to the right solutions for their projects? If you’re also naturally curious and eager to keep learning, consider starting or growing your career with us at The Home Depot.

Job Overview:

Sales Associates provide fast, friendly service by actively seeking out customers to assess their needs and provide assistance. These associates work in cooperation with their supervisors and other sales associates in various department. Specific store departments may include Lumber, Building Materials, Paint, Hardware, Electrical, Plumbing, Seasonal and Tool Rental.

Major Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Ask open ended questions about customer's projects in order to determine their needs and level of expertise
• Ability to multitask
• Describe features and benefits of merchandise
• Explain the steps needed to complete projects and the products needed
• Maintain the in-stock condition of assigned areas, and ensure that it is clean and safe

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
• Experience in a fast paced customer service environment
• Experience working in a sales driven environment is an asset
• Excellent communication and reading skills
• Excellent decision making ability and problem solving skills
• Trade experience is an asset
• Proficiency with computers
• Detail oriented