HOURS: Part time up to 30 hours per week, must be available evenings and weekends.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Bennett’s Home Hardware Building Centre is looking for a mature person to join our team as a part-time Sales Associate. The Sales Associate is responsible for providing prompt, courteous and efficient service to customers. Advise customers on appropriate merchandise and related items; processing transactions when required (cash, credit card, debit card) using retail software; cycle counting; general housekeeping of shelves, loss prevention, merchandising and restocking.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist customers in locating merchandising in the store.
- Ensure customers are greeted within 30 seconds of entering the store or your department.
- Determine customer’s needs by asking open-ended questions.
- Communicate product knowledge to the customer as appropriate.
- Assist customers in locating and comparing merchandise.
- Assist customers with finding all items needed to complete their project.
- Process special orders for non-stock or out of stock items.
- Assist customers with carrying out of large or heavy items.
- Advise the designated manager of shortages, damaged goods, back-orders etc.
- Change prices on merchandise, bins, displays, etc. as necessary.
- Build special displays and signage for sales, promotions and other special events.
- Remove sales and promotional displays, prices etc. and rearrange stock following promotional events.
- Help unload incoming trucks when necessary.
- Keep stock in storage area neat, clean, and orderly.
- Work on additional duties and assignments as assigned by management.
- Work in a safe manner in accordance to provincial and federal safety legislation, as well as use of good common sense. Report any potential hazards and unsafe behavior to management in order to have the situation corrected.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings.
- Friendly and helpful attitude toward customers.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Willingness to learn.
- Prior retail experience considered an asset.
- Ability to work co-operatively in a team atmosphere.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
- Reports directly to the Operations Manager, or Store Manager.
INTERESTED APPLICANTS, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME TO:
Cassie Bennett
[email protected]
Phone: 709-364-5811
Bennett’s Home Hardware Building Centre
364 Main Road, Goulds
Work Location: In person
