sales assistant

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned
• Clean

Work setting

• Dry cleaning and laundry establishment

Tasks

• Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
• Operate cash register
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Area of work experience

• Cleaning

Area of specialization

• Clothing
• Textile

Security and safety

• Vulnerable sector check
• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Collaborative
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Integrity
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Reliability
• Excellent oral communication
• Client focus
• Ability to multitask
• Honesty

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Other benefits

• Free parking available