sales assistant

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.

Work setting:

• Rural area.
• Specialty shop.
• On-site customer service.
• Clothing store.
• Sporting goods store.

Tasks:

• Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment.
• Operate cash register.
• Supervise staff (apprentices, stages hands, design team, etc.).
• 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.
• Train staff.
• Assist in display of merchandise.
• 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.

Screening questions:

• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Morning.
• Day.
• Weekend.

Health benefits:

• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Life insurance.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Other benefits:

• On-site recreation and activities.
• Other benefits.