sales associate - retail

Naturally Fit; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local fitness retailer is seeking a dedicated individual for a permanent position involving customer service, sales, and inventory management. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and experience in retail or sales. Responsibilities include processing transactions, providing product advice, and promoting services in a fast-paced environment. The position requires adaptability and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Free parking available

On-site amenities

Gratuities

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail or sales environment is preferred.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced setting while handling multiple tasks.
• Ability to operate various computerized systems for sales and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Accept payments and operate cash register.
• Provide customer service and advice about merchandise.
• Advertise and promote products and sales.
• Conduct sales transactions effectively.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Sales and marketing

Inventory management

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Quick Books

Excel Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)

Job description

Overview

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: English

Hours: 5 to 40 hours per week

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Retail business
• Sales
• Fitness centre

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
• 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

Type of product

• Food and food products
• Nutrition and health products

Computer and technology knowledge

• Quick Books
• Excel Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)

Area of work experience

• Cleaning

Area of specialization

• Customs services

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Analytical
• Creativity
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Excellent oral communication
• Client focus
• Initiative
• Ability to multitask
• Punctuality
• Maturity
• Honesty

Screening questions

• Are you currently a student?

Financial benefits

• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Other benefits
• Parking available