Seasonal Associate

J.D. Irving, Limited; Amherst; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

J.D. Irving, Limited is seeking a Seasonal Associate in Amherst, NS to help customers understand needs and assist in selecting the right products. You will drive sales through engagement, share product knowledge, and ensure a high standard of customer service.

This role requires attention to detail, ability to lift 55 lbs, and availability for days/evenings/weekends. Starting wage is $16.15/hr, with opportunities to learn the applicable order processing system (D635).

Qualifications

• Sales and customer service experience.
• Excellent communication and team player mindset.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales through engagement of customers, suggestive selling, and sharing product knowledge.
• Clarify and understand customers’ needs and take them to the best solution for their projects.
• Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions.
• Take initiative and confidently direct customer interactions.
• Produce quotes, material lists and follows up.
• Demonstrate high standards of safety and customer service.
• Resolve customer challenges quickly and efficiently.
• Continually learn about products and market conditions.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Lift 55 lbs

Weekend availability

Safety awareness

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Tools

D635 system

Job description

As an Seasonal Associate, you will help the customers to fully understand their needs and assist in selecting the right products for their requirements. As knowledgeable sales professionals, sales associates can make recommendations which solve customers' problems and enhance their shopping experience. Starting wage of this position is $16.15/hr.

• Drive sales through engagement of customers, suggestive selling, and sharing product knowledge
• Clarify and understand customers’ needs and take them to the best solution for their projects.
• Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions
• Take initiative and confidently direct customer interactions
• Produce quotes, material lists and follows up
• Demonstrate high standards of safety and customer service
• Resolve customer challenges quickly and efficiently.
• Continually learn about products and market conditions
• Excellent communication and team player
• Sales and customer serviceexperience
• Possess a high level of attention to details
• Ability to lift 55 lbs.
• Ability to workdays/evening/weekends (rotating shifts)
• Ability to learn and operate the applicable computer system (D635) used to process orders
• Grade 12 diploma or equivalentconsidered an asset