retail sales associate

Education

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

Work setting

• Department store
• Retail business

Tasks

• Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
• Operate cash register
• Supervise staff (apprentices, stages hands, design team, etc.)
• Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
• Provide advice about merchandise
• Provide customer service
• Assist in display of merchandise
• Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease
• Maintain sales records for inventory control

Type of product

• Furniture and house furnishings

Product or manufacturing design

• Car care items
• Home care items
• Novelty items
• Personal care items
• Product packaging
• Sporting goods and recreational items
• Toys

Art or fashion design experience

• Lighting design
• Computerized special effects
• Sports wear or active wear

Sales experience

• Fitness equipment
• Agricultural equipment

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 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

Experience

• Experience an asset

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Life insurance