sales consultant - retail

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

Job summary

A government agency in Kelowna seeks a motivated individual for an on-site customer service role. Responsibilities include operating a cash register, providing client assistance, and maintaining inventory records. Applicants should have a secondary school graduation certificate and 1-7 months of relevant experience. This position requires a proactive attitude and ability to handle cash. The agency offers health benefits and additional financial benefits such as a pension plan.

Benefits

Health benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 7 months of experience.
• Must have own transportation.
• Ability to handle cash and operate cash register.
• Experience in merchandising and visual displays.

Responsibilities

• Operate cash register and provide customer service.
• Advertise and promote products, and prepare merchandise for sale.
• Maintain sales records for inventory control.
• Handle customer inquiries and quote prices.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Manual dexterity

Analytical

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Work site environment

• Air conditioned
• Clean

Work setting

• On-site customer service
• Retail business

Responsibilities

• Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
• Operate cash register
• 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
• 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

• Merchandising or window
• Visual displays

Additional information

• Security and safety

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Reference required

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Analytical
• Collaborative
• Creativity
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Ability to multitask
• Punctuality
• Maturity
• Resourcefulness
• Honesty

Benefits

• Health benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Commission
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Stocks/shares

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)