Decorator & Retail Sales Associate

**Position: Decorator & Retail Sales Associate Halifax, NS**

**Competition Number: 25-011**

**Company Overview**

The Benjamin Moore Paint Shop is hiring, and we want you Since 1975, we have been here to help contractors and DIY’ers with industry-leading advice and quality products to get the job done right. As the largest Benjamin Moore dealer in Canada, Paint Shop has grown into a name that is deeply respected and trusted. Providing exceptional customer service is what we do best, and now, we need your help.

Due to tremendous growth and expansion, we have an immediate opening for a dedicated and highly motivated _**full-time**_ _**Decorator &**_ _**Retail Sales Associate**_ at our **Kempt Road, NS** location. You will join a team with varied backgrounds, a dedication to excellence, and the common goal of supporting and growing our industry leading business network.

The Decorator & Retail Sales Associate works closely with customers to determine their needs, answer their questions about our products and recommend the right solutions. This role also includes specialized training and/or experience specifically related to interior decorating to assess a client's decorating needs as it relates to the interior of a home or business.

**Responsibilities**
- Assist all customers in a professional and timely manner.
- Offer colour matching expertise, paint product selection advice and tint and mix paint orders accordingly.
- Answer customer telephone calls promptly and in an appropriate manner per company guidelines.
- Assist customers with taking orders and explaining the features and benefits of the various window treatment options.
- Provide knowledgeable assistance to customers with all product lines and services offered.
- Determine a customer’s needs by asking questions and listening to the customer’s response.
- Give knowledgeable advice and assist customers in choosing the best products for their project.
- To actively participate in all provided training programs offered by the retail store.
- To maintain merchandising standards established by store managers and/or operational managers including window displays, sales floor displays, promotional displays, etc.
- To actively participate in store activities including unloading of trucks, stocking shelves, processing sales through POS, carrying merchandise out for customers, having the ability to lift a determined weight of merchandise and delivering paint when needed.
- Present a professional, neat appearance, maintain a good attendance record and arrive at work at the scheduled time.
- Participate in all daily store housekeeping responsibilities that include interior/exterior maintenance, product organization, etc.
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures as outlined.

**Qualifications**
- Proven work experience as a Retail Sales associate, Interior Decorator, Sales representative or similar role.
- Specialized post-secondary training/certification or comparable experience as an Interior Decorator.
- Staying informed and up to date regarding market trends, colours and information relating to the various merchandise categories and product assortments available.
- Strong detail-oriented abilities and skills.
- Ability to negotiate in an effective way with customers.
- Strong organizational skills including the ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Being highly motivated with a strong willingness to learn.
- Hands-on experience with Point-of-Sale transactions.
- Being able to manage your time efficiently and appropriately.
- Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
- This position involves a wide variety of tasks including bending, lifting and sitting. Individual must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.

This is a representation of the responsibilities associated with the position however, other tasks do exist, and the Decorator & Retail Sales Associate will be responsible for performing all other duties as directed by management.

**Compensation and Benefits**

We offer a competitive compensation package, including a group benefits plan, based on qualifications and experience.

**To Apply**

Shift:

- 8 hour shift

Work days:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-05-02