salesperson - retail

Government of Canada; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking a motivated individual for a customer service role in a retail environment. Responsibilities include handling payments, operating cash registers, and providing advice on products. Ideal candidates have at least a secondary education and experience in customer service. This position requires physical presence at the worksite. Benefits include free parking and on-site amenities.

Benefits

Free parking available

On-site amenities

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in retail or food service.
• Experience in cash handling and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment.
• Operate cash register and computerized inventory systems.
• Provide customer service and advice about merchandise.

Skills

Adaptability

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Goal-oriented

Reliability

Ability to multitask

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

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

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Retail business
• Bakery

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
• Provide customer service
• Assist in display of merchandise
• Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease

Experience and specialization: Type of product

• Food and food products

Exhibit and display design experience

• Merchandising or window
• Visual displays

Additional information: Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Collaborative
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Positive attitude
• Quick learner
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Excellent oral communication
• Client focus
• Ability to multitask
• Maturity

Benefits: Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities