TECH Specialist

London Drugs; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian retail chain is seeking a TECH Specialist to provide expert advice on technology products. This role involves assisting customers in Computer, Audio/Video, and Photo/Electronic departments. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, a passion for technology, and experience in sales within a retail setting. Flexible schedules and competitive pay are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible schedules

Extensive product training

Employee discounts

Employee recognition program

Qualifications

• Proven skills to provide advice and guidance to customers on products, services and store promotions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to maintain a professional image and demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on specific products and services throughout the departments.
• Provide quality service in a professional and courteous manner.
• Stay up to date on new technology/products.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Product knowledge

Sales skills

Job description

Overview

Now hiring for TECH Specialist. Are you passionate about learning? Do your friends and family members always ask you for tech advice? Are you up-to-date with the latest Computer, Audio/Video and Photo/Electronics trends and products? Do you like meeting new people and helping them understand this ever changing world of technology? The London Drugs team is on the hunt for client-focused technology experts to share their enthusiasm and their expertise for all-things relating to Computers, Audio Visual Equipment, Mobile Phones, Electronics, and Photographic equipment. As a London Drugs TECH Specialist, you’ll be a trusted expert to our customers, helping them select the technical products perfectly suited to them.

Responsibilities

• work independently to advise clients on specific products and services throughout the Computer, Audio Video and Photo/Electronics departments.
• position London Drugs as a destination for trusted experts when it comes to consumer electronics technology.
• provide quality service in a professional, courteous, and helpful manner
• stay up to date on new technology/products and will attend product knowledge seminars.
• perform inventory counts, merchandise, and maintain the professional sales image of the department.

Qualifications

• proven skills to provide advice and guidance to customers on products, services and store promotions
• ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment, including evenings and weekends
• ability to communicate clearly and positively with customers, vendors, employees, and management
• ability to maintain a professional image and demeanor, which will reflect positively on the overall London Drugs brand
• past experience selling Computers, Audio Visual Equipment, Mobile Phones or Photo/Electronics

Why you want to work here

London Drugs is one of Canada’s fastest-growing and most successful retail chains. We offer significant opportunities for you to advance your career through our promote-from-within policies. Starting pay will fall within the salary range indicated and may vary based on job-related experience, knowledge and education. We offer the potential to earn bonuses based on your ability to meet sales goals and other success metrics.

• competitive pay that rewards strong and consistent performance
• flexible and varied schedules
• access to extensive product training and development opportunities
• a high-energy and varied workplace that strives for and rewards excellence
• a comprehensive benefits program including:
  • team member discounts on in-store purchases (we want you to share in our success)
  • ongoing in-house training and education courses (lifelong learning)
  • employee family assistance program (free confidential counseling)
  • employee recognition program (tangible rewards for great work!)

Apply

Apply Now! London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

We will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.

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