sales associate
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September 20, 2024
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Bobcaygeon Home Hardware
Job details
*Job Summary*
The Sales Associate is responsible for providing prompt, courteous and efficient service to customers. Advise customers on appropriate merchandise and related items; ticketing and replenishing merchandise, cycle counting; general housekeeping of shelves, loss prevention, merchandising, restocking and staying current with trends in the industry.
*Duties*
* Assist customers in locating merchandising in store, on homehardware.com, as well as processing special orders
* Ensure customers are greeted within 30 seconds of entering the store or your department.
* Determine customer?s needs by asking open-ended questions.
* Communicate product knowledge to the customer as appropriate.
* Assist customers in locating and comparing merchandise.
* Assist customers with finding all items needed to complete their project.
* Process special orders for non-stock or out of stock items.
* Record repeat customer requests for product and follow-up when product arrives at the store.
* Assist customers with carrying out large or heavy items.
* Follow procedures and maintain standards according to store policy in the following areas: loss prevention, receiving and pricing goods, merchandise handling and presentation, housekeeping, reordering merchandise, restocking shelves and handling cash.
* Advise the designated manager of shortages, damaged goods, back-orders etc.
* Change prices on merchandise, bins, displays, etc. as necessary.
* Build special displays and signage for sales, promotions and other special events.
* Remove sales and promotional displays, prices etc. and rearrange stock following promotional events.
* Always take appropriate safety precautions when cutting pipe, glass, wire mesh, making keys etc., and make an effort to minimise waste.
* Help unload incoming trucks.
* Check incoming merchandise against invoices to spot shortages, damaged goods, back-orders, etc.
* Keep stock in storage areas neat, clean, and orderly.
* Participate in regular cycle counting, and assist in taking annual inventory counts.
* Reorder merchandise according to stores buying procedures.
* Attend store meetings, training sessions, etc. as required.
* Work on special projects as assigned by the manager or store owner.
* Work on additional duties and assignments as assigned by management.
* Work in a safe manner in accordance with provincial and federal safety legislation, as well as use of good common sense. Report any potential hazards and unsafe behaviour to management in order to have the situation corrected.
*Qualifications/Requirements*
* Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, and holidays.
* Friendly and helpful attitude toward customers.
* Excellent communication skills.
* High School graduation or equivalent.
* Willingness to learn.
* Good mathematical skills.
* Prior retail experience is beneficial.
* Creative abilities for making attractive in-store displays.
* Willingness to continually develop professional skills and knowledge base.
* Ability to work cooperatively in a team atmosphere.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.55-$20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 ? 40 per week
Benefits:
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Shift:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
Work days:
* Every Weekend
* Holidays
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed
Education:
* Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
* sales: 2 years (preferred)
* Customer service: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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LocationBobcaygeon, ON
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Workplace information
On site
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Full time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
#9454922513
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