paint salesperson - retail

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Rural area
• Hardware store
• Retail business
• Sales

Tasks

• Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
• Provide advice about merchandise
• Advertise and / or promote products, sales or services
• 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
• Select appropriate paint or mix paints

Type of product

• Building materials (other than lumber)
• Paint and wallpaper

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

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
• 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 authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

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

• Parking available