Seasonal Associate

J.D. Irving, Limited; Town of Sussex; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Sussex, New Brunswick is seeking a Seasonal Associate to enhance customer satisfaction and drive sales. Key responsibilities include assisting customers with product selections, maintaining product knowledge, and resolving challenges efficiently. Ideal candidates have sales experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work flexible hours. Bilingual candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• Possess a high level of attention to details.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs.
• Ability to work days/evening/weekends (rotating shifts).
• Ability to learn and operate the applicable computer system.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales through customer engagement and suggestive selling.
• Clarify and understand customers' needs.
• Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions.
• Take initiative and confidently direct customer interactions.
• Produce quotes and material lists.
• Resolve customer challenges quickly and efficiently.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Sales experience

Customer service experience

Bilingual – French/English

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and team player
• Sales and customer service experience
• Possess a high level of attention to details
• Ability to lift 55 lbs.
• Ability to work days/evening/weekends (rotating shifts)
• Ability to learn and operate the applicable computer system (D635) used to process orders
• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent considered an asset
• Bilingual – French/English

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(s) 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