sales advisor - retail

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

Air conditioned. Clean.

Work setting:

On-site customer service. Electronics specialty shop. Retail business. Business office.

Tasks:

• Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment.
• Operate cash register.
• Prepare sales, rental or leasing contracts.
• 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.

Type of product:

Home electronics. Telephone or cellular phone.

Exhibit and display design experience:

Computer interactive or multi media.

Security and safety:

• Vulnerable sector check.
• Criminal record check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Work under pressure.
• Manual dexterity.
• Attention to detail.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.

Weight handling:

Up to 9 kg (20 lbs).

Personal suitability:

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

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Are you currently a student?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Day.
• Weekend.
• Overtime available.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Commission.
• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.

Long term benefits:

Long-term care insurance.

Other benefits:

• Learning/training paid by employer.
• Other benefits.
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
• Team building opportunities.
• Travel insurance.
• Wellness program.