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Sales Associate – #5734 – S

Job Developer:
Paul Robertson
  • Full Time
  • Smithville
  • Posted on May 24
  • This position has been filled.
  • Wage: Depends on Experience
  • Job ID: 5734
Home Hardware Building Centre - Smithville

Home Hardware Building Centre - Smithville

Home Hardware Building Centre in Smithville is looking to hire a Full Time Sales Associate. The Sales Associate is responsible for providing prompt, courteous and efficient service to customers. Advise customers on appropriate merchandise and related items; processing transactions (cash, credit card, debit card) using retail software; ticketing and replenishing merchandise, cycle counting; general housekeeping of shelves, loss prevention, merchandising, restocking and staying current with trends in the industry.

Duties:
  • Assist customers in locating merchandising in store, on homehardware.com, as well as processing special
  • Ensure customers are greeted within 30 seconds of entering the store or your department
  • Determine customer’s needs by asking open-ended questions
  • Communicate product knowledge to the customer as appropriate
  • Assist customers in locating and comparing merchandise
  • Assist customers with finding all items needed to complete their project
  • Assist customers with carrying out of large or heavy items
  • Relieve as cashier when necessary
  • Advise the designated manager of shortages, damaged goods, back-orders etc
  • Change prices on merchandise, bins, displays, etc. as necessary
  • Build special displays and signage for sales, promotions and other special events
  • Remove sales and promotional displays, prices etc. and rearrange stock following promotional events
  • Help unload incoming trucks
  • Check incoming merchandise against invoices to spot shortages, damaged goods, back-orders, etc
  • Keep stock in storage area neat, clean, and orderly
  • Attend store meetings, training sessions, etc. as required
  • Work on special projects as assigned by department manager
  • Work on additional duties and assignments as assigned by management
  • Work in a safe manner in accordance to provincial and federal safety legislation, as well as use of good common sense
  • Report any potential hazards and unsafe behavior to management in order to have the situation corrected
Requirements:
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays
  • Friendly and helpful attitude toward customers
  • Excellent communication skills
  • High School graduation or equivalent
  • Willingness to learn
  • Good mathematical skills
  • Prior retail experience beneficial
  • Creative abilities for making attractive in-store displays
  • Willingness to continually develop professional skills and knowledge base
  • Ability to work co-operatively in a team atmosphere

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