Sales associate - retail

Government of Canada; Timmins; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Timmins, Ontario is looking for a retail worker to handle customer transactions, operate cash registers, and provide merchandise advice. The ideal candidate should be energetic, organized, and dependable. Experience in retail is a plus, and proficiency in English or French is required. This is an on-site position with additional benefits including commission and free parking.

Benefits

Commission

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail environment is an asset.
• Fluency in English or French is required.

Responsibilities

• Accept various payment methods.
• Operate cash register.
• Provide merchandise advice.
• Conduct sales transactions online.
• Assist in merchandise display.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview - Languages

English or French

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work setting

• Specialty shop
• Clothing store
• Retail business

Responsibilities Tasks

• Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
• Operate cash register
• Provide advice about merchandise
• 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
• Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Personal suitability

• Energetic
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Quick learner
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Client focus
• Punctuality
• Maturity
• Honesty

Benefits Financial benefits

• Commission

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits