sales associate - retail

Government of Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada seeks a motivated individual to manage cash transactions and provide outstanding customer service in a dynamic environment. This position emphasizes attention to detail, the ability to perform under pressure, and requires a secondary school graduation. Candidates should possess a valid driver's license and be willing to work on-site.

Qualifications

• Experience an asset.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to handle heavy loads (up to 23 kg).

Responsibilities

• Accept cash, cheque, credit card, or debit payments.
• Operate cash register and maintain sales records.
• Provide customer service and assist in merchandise display.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Data entry

Cash handling

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.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
• Operate cash register
• Prepare sales, rental or leasing contracts
• 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
• Assist in display of merchandise
• 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 Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)