sales associate - retail

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Fashion house
• Clothing store
• Retail business

Tasks

• Operate cash register
• Provide advice about merchandise
• Advertise and / or promote products, sales or services
• 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
• Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease
• Professionalism in customer service

Computer and technology knowledge

• Point of sale system

Exhibit and display design experience

• Merchandising or window

Art or fashion design experience

• Women's clothing

Area of specialization

• Clothing
• Retail store

Personal suitability

• Collaborative
• Energetic
• Hardworking
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Client focus
• Punctuality

Screening questions

• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year

Financial benefits

• Commission

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example : flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)