Customer Service Associate - Plumbing

RONA; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive environment

Work-life balance

Employee discounts

Insurance benefits

Telemedicine (GreenShield+)

Advancement opportunities

Community involvement

Team training

New hire training

Student incentives

Job summary

RONA in the United States operates stores that serve DIYers and contractors. This customer service role focuses on helping customers, handling special orders, and keeping the store organized for a smooth shopping experience.

You’ll access training and opportunities for advancement while contributing to community-focused service. Join a team committed to inclusive environment, flexible work-life balance, and ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Effective selling skills and a commitment to excellent customer service.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Some experience in a customer-focused role.
• The ability to perform work duties involving lifting medium to heavy products.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with information/product requirements in the store or over the telephone.
• Prepare special orders, obtain required information and specifications, and confirm price and delivery date.
• Maintain the store, ensuring it is well stocked and merchandised with current product levels and signage.
• Monitor inventory levels, perform counts, and highlight inventory concerns.
• Keep current on flyer and promotional events.
• Participants in training to improve product knowledge and selling skills.
• Other related tasks to ensure the store runs smoothly.

Skills

Customer service

Sales skills

Communication

Job description

At RONA, our employees let their passion blossom every day. Our teams are driven by the desire to help people bring their projects to life and are committed to making a difference in the communities we serve.

We operate or service corporate and affiliated dealer stores. With a distinctive product and service offering and complementary store formats ranging from neighbourhood hardware stores to big box stores, our RONA+, RONA and Dick’s Lumber banners are well equipped to help meet the needs of all DIYers and contractors.

You’ve got the talent? We’ve got the tools! Here, your work and ideas will contribute to building a flourishing organization. Your voice will always be heard and valued. You’ll find career opportunities that live up to your ambitions and be able to further develop your unique set of skills.

So, if you’re looking to do what you love, we could be a perfect match.

By joining the RONA family, you’ll enjoy many benefits, such as:

• An inclusive and safe working environment
• Promotion of work-life balance
• Exclusive employee discounts
• Benefits: insurance (certain conditions apply), annual salary review, etc.
• Access to the GreenShield+ telemedicine platform, including virtual consultations with healthcare professionals and pharmacy services
• Opportunities for advancement within the company
• An employer that’s involved in the community
• Teamwork and ongoing training
• A comprehensive training program for all new hires
• A student incentive program
• And much more!

Become a member of our customer service team! Use your skills to guide customers, manage their special orders and ensure an great shopping experience. Your focus on service and ability to keep our store well organized will enable you to access a rewarding job while actively contributing to our success.

Your role:

• Assist customers with their information/product requirements in the store or over the telephone
• Prepare special orders, obtain the required information and specifications from customer, contact Special Order Purchaser to establish and confirm price and available delivery date
• Maintain entire store, including ensuring area is well stocked and merchandised with current product levels and information signage. Monitor inventory levels, perform inventory counts, and highlight inventory concerns
• Keep current on flyer and promotional events
• Actively strive to increase product knowledge, understand application and/or renovation techniques, and improve selling skills by participating in available training sessions
• Other related tasks to ensure the store runs smoothly

What we’re looking for:

• Effective selling skills and a commitment to providing excellent customer service are essential
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are needed to assess customer requirements and make recommendations
• Some experience in a customer-focused role is required
• The ability to perform work duties involving stretching, bending, lifting, and carrying medium to heavy products is required

If selected for an interview, please advise our Store team if you require accommodation during the interview and assessment process and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

RONA is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, nationality, age, disability, or any other protected status.