sales associate

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

Furniture.

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:

• Appliances.
• Art or graphic arts.
• Furniture and house furnishings.
• Lamps and lighting fixtures.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Word processing software.
• MS Excel.
• Quick Books.
• Social Media.

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

Experience an asset.