customer service sales clerk

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Urban area. Retail business.

Tasks:

• Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment.
• Operate cash register.
• Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems.
• Perform data entry.
• Provide customer service.
• Assist in display of merchandise.
• Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce.
• Maintain sales records for inventory control.
• Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease.
• Return defective products for repair or recycle.

Product or manufacturing design:

Car care items. Home care items. Toys.

Transportation/travel information:

Own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Attention to detail. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Standing for extended periods. Combination of sitting, standing, walking.

Personal suitability:

Adaptability. Efficiency. Energetic. Hardworking. Positive attitude. Proactive. Quick learner. Dependability. Flexibility. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Excellent oral communication. Accurate. Client focus. Initiative. Judgement. Ability to multitask. Punctuality. Honesty.

Experience:

7 months to less than 1 year.

Employment terms options:

Evening. Shift. Flexible hours. Morning. Day. Weekend.

Health benefits:

Health care plan.

Support for youths:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.