About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Hardware store. Retail business. Sales. Construction. Building construction materials.
Tasks
- Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment.
- Prepare sales, rental or leasing contracts.
- Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems.
- Provide advice about merchandise.
- 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.
- Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease.
- Select appropriate paint or mix paints.
- Type of product: Building materials (other than lumber).
- Flooring.
- Lumber and plywood.
- Power tools.
- Parts specialization: Plumbing.
- Area of specialization: Electrical.
- Transportation/travel information: Own transportation.
- Valid driver's licence.
- 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.
- 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.
- Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
- Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year.
- 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: Free parking available.