retail sales representative

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

• Non-smoking.
• Air conditioned.
• Clean.

Work setting:

• Specialty shop.
• On-site customer service.
• Automobile dealership.
• Cash and carry store.
• Retail business.

Tasks:

• Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment.
• Operate cash register.
• Prepare sales, rental or leasing contracts.
• Teach interest or professional development courses.
• Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems.
• Provide advice about merchandise.
• Advertise and/or promote products, sales or services.
• Perform data entry.
• Provide customer service.
• Assist in display of merchandise.
• Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce.
• Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates.
• Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease.
• Maintain sales records for inventory control.
• Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease.

Supervision:

Automotive mechanical installers and servicers.

Type of product:

• Automobile.
• Automotive parts and accessories.
• Automobile parts.

Type of experience:

Sales and marketing.

Security and safety:

• Bondable.
• Criminal record check.
• Reference required.
• Credit check.

Transportation/travel information:

Own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Tight deadlines.
• Manual dexterity.
• Attention to detail.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Physically demanding.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Sitting.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.

Weight handling:

More than 45 kg (100 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Adaptability.
• Analytical.
• Collaborative.
• Creativity.
• Efficiency.
• Energetic.
• Goal-oriented.
• Hardworking.
• Integrity.
• Outgoing.
• Positive attitude.
• Proactive.
• Quick learner.
• Time management.
• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Excellent written communication.
• Initiative.
• Judgement.
• Ability to multitask.
• Punctuality.
• Maturity.
• Resourcefulness.
• Honesty.

Screening questions:

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Are you currently a student?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Experience:

5 years or more.

Employment terms options:

Day.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Parking available.