retail sales clerk

Job summary
Provide customer service and sales support in a retail environment Assist customers with purchasing and rental of merchandise Train and supervise staff, perform data entry, and promote products/services
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Provide advice about 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 • Prepare sales, rental, or leasing contracts and accept payment • Train and supervise staff • Perform data entry • Provide customer service • Advertise and/or promote products, sales, or services
Requirements
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate • Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years • Work setting: Department store, on-site customer service, furniture store, retail business • Transportation/travel information: Travel expenses not paid by employer • Work conditions: Bending, crouching, kneeling • Fast-paced environment • Handling heavy loads • Physically demanding • Standing for extended periods • Attention to detail • Ability to distinguish between colours • Combination of sitting, standing, walking • Weight handling: Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)