retail sales clerk

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

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
• Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Overtime required
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Efficiency
• Integrity
• Positive attitude
• Quick learner
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Excellent oral communication
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Ability to multitask
• Punctuality
• Resourcefulness
• Honesty

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• 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

• 1 to less than 7 months

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Parking available