Plumbing and Electrical Sales Associate

Come join our team of amazing people

**Cobourg Home Hardware Building Centre** is a state of the art, modern Home Hardware Building Centre with tremendous strength in products such as building materials, home décor, flooring, outdoor living and gardening products. This industry leading operation won Best Building Supply in Canada in 2019 (Hardlines ORA) and Best HHBC over 25,000sq within Home Hardware in 2018.

**We are currently seeking a part time Plumbing and electrical associate**

This role is responsible for providing prompt, courteous and efficient service to customers. The Plumbing and Electrical Sales Associate advises customers on the appropriate merchandise, processes transactions, tickets and replenishes merchandise and is responsible for the overall housekeeping of the store.

**Responsibilities include, but are not limited to**:

- Ensure customers are promptly greeted as they enter the store or your specific department.
- Operate Home Hardware software and point of sale equipment.
- Assist customers in locating merchandise in the store, online and process any special orders.
- Relieve the cashier(s) or other department associates as necessary.
- Assist customers with carrying out large or heavy items.
- Maintain familiarity with items in inventory and ensure inventory is accurate.
- Build special displays and signage for sales, promotions and other events.
- Help unload incoming trucks, as required.
- Follow procedures and maintain standards according to store policy in the following areas: loss prevention, receiving and pricing goods, merchandise handling and presentation, housekeeping, reordering merchandise, restocking shelves and handling cash.
- Work on additional duties, special projects and assignments as assigned by the Department Lead, an Assistant Manager, Store Manager or General Manager.

**Qualifications**:

- Prior retail experience preferred but, but not required
- Prior experience in the plumbing and/or electrical field whether in construction or retail.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays.
- Excellent mathematical skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Comfortable working with computers.
- Willingness to learn.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work co-operatively in a team atmosphere.
- Excellent decision-making ability and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to continually develop professional skills and knowledge base.
- A satisfactory criminal reference check.

**Why Join Our Team?**

By joining the Cobourg HHBC family, you’ll enjoy many benefits, such as:

- We recognize our biggest asset: our people
- An inclusive and safe working environment.
- Promotion of a work life balance.
- We offer super competitive compensation structure including paid vacation time.
- There is tremendous opportunity for advancement, growth and continuous learning.
- Opportunity to enrol in our outstanding extended health and dental benefits.
- Available retirement savings matching program.
- Dynamic team environment with an employer who is involved in the community.
- Exclusive store discount.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process.

**Job Types**: Permanent, Part-time

Pay: From $17.20 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 30 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Vision care

Work Location: In person