salesperson, furniture and appliances - retail

Government of Canada; Halifax; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Halifax is seeking a customer service representative to assist clients with merchandise inquiries. This role requires a secondary school graduation certificate and offers health benefits, including dental and vision plans. Ideal candidates exhibit excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude. No remote work is available.

Benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Dental plan

Bonus

Commission

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• Criminal record check is mandatory.
• Must have own transportation; public transportation available.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice about merchandise.
• Assist in the display of merchandise.
• Greet customers and discuss merchandise type and quality.
• Estimate or quote prices and delivery dates.
• Maintain sales records for inventory control.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Goal-oriented

Proactive

Dependability

Hardworking

Flexibility

Efficient interpersonal skills

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work setting

• Urban area
• Furniture store

Responsibilities Tasks

• Provide advice about merchandise
• 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 Type of product

• Appliances
• Furniture and house furnishings

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Commission
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)