retail sales clerk

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Will train

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned
• Clean

Work setting

• Rural area
• Specialty shop
• In shop
• On-site customer service
• Remote location
• Cash and carry store
• Retail business
• Wholesalers
• Home decor
• Gift shop
• Art gallery
• Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
• Operate cash register
• 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
• 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

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Art or graphic arts
• Book
• Food and food products

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic scheduler
• Point of sale system

Exhibit and display design experience

• Merchandising or window
• Visual displays

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Travel expenses not paid by employer
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Creativity
• Hardworking
• Positive attitude
• Dependability
• Organized
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Honesty

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site recreation and activities
• Other benefits
• Variable or compressed work week