Sales & Rentals / Shipping / Receiving

Long & McQuade Musical Instruments; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A retailer of musical instruments in Dartmouth is seeking a Sales & Rentals/Shipping/Receiving associate. Candidates must be musicians, with responsibilities including assisting customers, shipping and receiving goods, and maintaining product knowledge. A commitment to excellent service and strong communication skills are essential. This full-time position requires work on weekdays, weeknights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be a musician who plays at least one instrument.
• Previous experience in retail or sales is an asset.
• Basic computer literacy and arithmetic skills.

Responsibilities

• Help customers with selling and renting musical instruments.
• Demonstrate products to customers and explain features.
• Assist in loading and unloading delivery trucks.
• Inspect incoming shipments and verify accuracy.
• Maintain shipping/receiving area compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Organizational skills

Ability to excel in fast-paced environment

Job description

Title Sales & Rentals/Shipping/Receiving

Department All Departments

Hours Full-time permanent

Availability Required Weekdays, Weeknights & Weekends

Location 124 Main Street, Dartmouth, NS

Job Description - Sales And Rentals

• Help our customers through the selling and renting of musical instruments and gear
• Define the individual needs of every customer and match those needs with the right combination of our products and services
• Demonstrate recommended products to customers and explain their features and benefits
• Answer telephone calls in a timely and professional manner
• Follow up on product orders with customers and suppliers
• Use our common sense approach with customers to troubleshoot and solve problems
• Maintain in-depth and current knowledge of our products, policies and procedures
• Attend weekly staff meetings and periodic training sessions
• Merchandise store to create an inviting environment for customers to shop
• Participate in store maintenance, warehouse duties, and other related tasks

Job Requirements

• Must be a musician who plays at least one instrument
• Must be able to work weekdays, weeknights and weekends
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Positive attitude and steady composure
• Proven strong work ethic and commitment
• High levels of energy and enthusiasm
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to recommend solutions in a confident and assertive manner
• Good organizational skills and attention to detailPrevious experience in retail or sales is an asset

Job Description - Shipping/Receiving

• Assist in the loading and unloading of delivery trucks
• Pack and unpack goods for shipping and receiving
• Inspect all incoming shipments for condition and verify accuracy against purchase orders
• Distribute received shipments to respective departments within the store
• Process outgoing shipments to suppliers and other Long & McQuade locations
• Work with standard shipping documents and online shipping systems
• Maintain shipping logs and properly file all paperwork
• Keep shipping/receiving area clean and organized and ensure compliance with health and safety standards
• Provide assistance to co-workers in stocking and restocking of merchandise
• Provide assistance to co-workers in general housekeeping and store maintenance

Job Requirements

• Must be a musician who plays at least one instrument
• Enjoy working in a physically demanding and fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to excel in a self-directed work environment
• Ability to problem solve and trouble shoot
• Basic computer literacy and arithmetic skills