Salesperson, hardware - retail

Newfoundland Distributors Ltd.; Newfoundland and Labrador; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

RRSP

Job summary

Newfoundland Distributors Ltd. is seeking a sales associate for its hardware store in Newfoundland. The role involves greeting customers, answering questions, processing purchases, and helping with displays and pricing.

You will operate a cash register, manage inventory, and provide advice on merchandise and terms for purchases or leases, with emphasis on fast-paced environment and accuracy.

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate or diploma required.
• Experience in retail or hardware stores is an asset.
• On-site work at a physical location must be performed.
• Ability to quote prices and terms.

Responsibilities

• Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
• Operate cash register
• Prepare sales, rental or leasing contracts
• Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
• Provide advice about merchandise
• 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
• Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Merchandise knowledge

Inventory management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

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

• Hardware store

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
• Operate cash register
• Prepare sales, rental or leasing contracts
• Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
• Provide advice about merchandise
• 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
• Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

• TYPE OF PRODUCT
  • Building materials (other than lumber)
  • Power tools
  • Industrial supplies

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Criminal record check

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods

WEIGHT HANDLING

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

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

BENEFITS

• HEALTH BENEFITS
  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
• FINANCIAL BENEFITS
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)