sales associate - retail

Government of Canada; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Fredericton is looking for a retail sales associate to provide excellent customer service and handle transactions. The candidate must have a secondary school graduation certificate and be experienced in cash handling. This role involves operating the cash register, preparing sales contracts, and advising customers about products. Apply now to join a fast-paced, dynamic team.

Benefits

Gratuities

Free parking available

On-site amenities

Qualifications

• Experience in retail customer service.
• Ability to operate a cash register.
• Familiarity with inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Accept payments and operate cash register.
• Prepare sales and rental contracts.
• Provide customer service and advise on merchandise.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Sales

Data entry

Product advertisement

Communication

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Quick Books

Excel Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Work site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Retail business
• Sales
• Fitness centre

Responsibilities

• 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

Experience and specialization

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

Additional information

• 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

Benefits

• Gratuities

Other benefits

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