Salesperson - Retail

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
**Work site environment**:

- Non-smoking
**Work setting**:

- In shop
- Clothing store
- Sporting goods store
- Shoe store
- Jewellery store
- Retail business
**Tasks**:

- Operate cash register
- Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
- Provide advice about merchandise
- Assist in display of merchandise
- Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce
- 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
- Prepare sales, rental or leasing contracts and accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
**Type of product**:

- Children's clothing
- Footwear
- Men's clothing
- Women's clothing
**Art or fashion design experience**:

- Accessories
- Sports wear or active wear
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Public transportation is available
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Overtime required
- Repetitive tasks
- Standing for extended periods
- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Sitting
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Tight deadlines
**Weight handling**:

- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
**Personal suitability**:

- 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
- Initiative
- Accurate
- Excellent written communication
- Client focus
- Judgement
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently a student?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available