retail sales representative

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

Work setting

• On-site customer service
• Retail business
• Sales
• Manufacturing and industrial plant

Responsibilities

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
• Perform data entry
• 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

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Building materials (other than lumber)

Type of related experience

• Landscape construction

Construction specialization

• Interlocking brick

Area of specialization

• Product

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• 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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Other benefits