sales consultant - retail

Government of Canada - Western; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a retail associate for a jewellery store in Calgary, Alberta. The candidate should have a secondary school diploma and 2-3 years of experience in a fast-paced retail environment. Responsibilities include preparing contracts, managing inventory, providing customer service, and conducting sales through online platforms. Ideal candidates are hardworking, detail-oriented, and possess excellent communication skills. The role requires on-site work with no remote option, and offers health benefits including dental and disability plans.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in a retail environment.
• Experience in exhibit and display design.
• Art or fashion design experience in jewellery.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sales, rental, or leasing contracts.
• Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems.
• Provide advice about merchandise.
• Advertise and promote products, sales, or services.
• Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Ability to multitask

Excellent written communication

Excellent oral communication

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Jewellery (fine)

Work setting

• Jewellery store

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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

Experience and specialization Exhibit and display design experience

• Visual displays

Art or fashion design experience

• Jewellery

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Time management
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Ability to multitask
• Punctuality

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan