Paint Salesperson

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 80 hours bi-weekly
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
- or equivalent experience
**Work setting**:

- Rural area
- Hardware store
- Retail business
**Tasks**:

- Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
- Provide advice about merchandise
- Assist in display of merchandise
- 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
- Select appropriate paint or mix paints
- Provide customer service
- Advertise and/or promote products, sales or services
**Type of product**:

- Building materials (other than lumber)
- Paint and wallpaper
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own transportation
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Standing for extended periods
- Work under pressure
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Tight deadlines
**Weight handling**:

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
**Personal suitability**:

- Adaptability
- Analytical
- 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
- Excellent written communication
- Client focus
- Judgement
- Ability to multitask
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
**Long term benefits**:

- Group insurance benefits
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available