building supplies salesperson - retail
E-Commerce
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.
Work setting:
- Hardware store.
- Retail business.
- Sales.
- Construction.
- Building construction materials.
Tasks:
- Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment.
- Prepare sales, rental or leasing contracts.
- Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems.
- Provide advice about merchandise.
- 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.
- Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease.
Type of product:
- Building materials (other than lumber).
- Flooring.
- Lumber and plywood.
- Power tools.
Parts specialization:
Plumbing.
Transportation/travel information:
- Own transportation.
- Valid driver's licence.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Fast-paced environment.
- Work under pressure.
- Tight deadlines.
- Manual dexterity.
- Attention to detail.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
- Repetitive tasks.
- Ability to distinguish between colours.
- Standing for extended periods.
Weight handling:
Up to 23 kg (50 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?.
- 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:
7 months to less than 1 year.
Employment terms options:
- Morning.
- Day.
- Weekend.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Health care plan.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
- Group insurance benefits.
- Pension plan.
Other benefits:
- Free parking available.
- Parking available.