Seasonal Department Associate

J.D. Irving, Limited; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Halifax is seeking a Sales Associate to enhance customer shopping experiences by understanding their needs and offering tailored product recommendations. Successful candidates will have strong communication skills, sales experience, and the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. The role requires lifting 55 lbs and familiarity with operating D365. Competitive pay and a team-oriented environment await dedicated individuals.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and team player.
• Sales and customer service experience required.
• Must possess a high level of attention to details.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs.
• Flexible to work rotating shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Capability to learn and operate D365.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales through customer engagement and suggestive selling.
• Understand customer needs and provide suitable solutions.
• Maintain awareness of current sales and promotions.
• Initiate and lead customer interactions confidently.
• Produce quotes and material lists, and follow up.
• Demonstrate high standards of safety and customer service.
• Resolve customer challenges efficiently.
• Continuously learn about products and market conditions.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Sales experience

Customer service experience

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Tools

D365

Job description

As an 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 (D365) used to process orders
• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

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