sales assistant
- Sydney Indian Reserve No. 28A, NS, Canada
- Sydney, NS, Canada
Part-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Part-time
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
Tasks
Security and safety
Financial benefits
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Wholesalers
Tasks
- Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
- Provide advice about merchandise
- Advertise and/or promote products, sales or services
- Perform data entry
- Provide customer service
- 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
- Maintain sales records for inventory control
- Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease
Security and safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Valid driver's licence
- Attention to detail
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
- 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
Financial benefits
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Team building opportunities
More about this job
Responsibilities
Assist customers by advising on merchandise, discussing their needs, promoting products, and completing sales transactions, including online transactions. Maintain inventory and sales records, operate computerized inventory and reordering systems, enter data, estimate prices and terms, and prepare merchandise for purchase, rental, or lease.
Requirements
A secondary school graduation certificate is listed, and prior experience is an asset. The role requires on-site work, a valid driver's licence, and a driving record check; candidates should be detail-oriented, dependable, communicative, adaptable, and able to handle items weighing up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
Skills
- Customer Service
- Sales Transactions
- Product Promotion
- Merchandise Advice
- Inventory Record Keeping
- Reordering Systems
- Data Entry
- Sales Record Keeping
- Price Estimation
- E-Commerce
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Employer-Paid Learning and Training
- Team-Building Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Sales
- Customer Service & Support
- Retail
Keywords
- Wholesale
- Customer Service
- Sales
- Merchandise
- Product Promotion
- Inventory Control
- Computerized Inventory Systems
- Reordering Systems
- Data Entry
- E-Commerce
- Sales Transactions
- Sales Records
- Price Quotes
- Credit Terms
- Contract Terms
- Warranties
- Delivery Dates
- Merchandise Preparation
- Valid Driver's Licence
- Driving Record Check
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
- Teamwork