Home and Electronics Sales Consultant

**WHO WE ARE**
The Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) supports the Canadian Armed Forces members and their families wherever they are in the world through the provision of fitness, recreation and leisure activities, family and charitable support, retail as well as personal financial services. We offer our employees the opportunity to work with a purpose every day in an inclusive, healthy, respectful and rewarding work environment.

CANEX operates 36 retail, convenience and grocery stores located on Bases, Wings and Units across Canada with two retail stores in Europe under the NATEX brand. CANEX provides mess kits and specialized tactical gear to support military members and ensures that families have access to consumer goods and services in the community they are posted.
**THE ROLE**
As a Home and Electronics Sales Consultant, you provide retail services to a unique client base, - members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and in assisting them, you are helping your community. You set up the electronics, computers, appliances, and furniture departments and provide technical and professional advice on sales and products offered. You maintain stock control, make recommendations for new merchandise, and prepare purchase orders. You assist in developing mark down strategies, process and track repairs and assist in the development of advertising programs.

The Home and Electronics Sales Consultant may also provide a variety of other retail services, including regular retail services, dry cleaning, lottery services, self-serve gas services, and postal services. You will operate Point of Sales systems, the debit/credit machine, and maintain a float. You may take and prepare food and beverage orders and prepare takeout food, while ensuring cleanliness of food service and eating areas.

This is a role where everyone works as one team using modernized technology and an understanding of the unique pressures and rewards of military service to provide the best customer experience for our members and to simplify and improve their lives. If you thrive in a customer focused environment and in a culture that is passionate about exceeding customer expectations, this is the opportunity for you.
**QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED**
Education, Certifications and Licenses**
An acceptable combination of education, training, and experience

**Experience**

In sales

In visual merchandising

In setting up department of Electronics, Computers, Appliances and Furniture

In cash handling

In using basic office equipment

**Competencies, Skills and Abilities**
Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership
**LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS**
English Essential
**BENEFITS AVAILABLE**
Health Benefits**: Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage.

**Work Life Balance**: Paid/unpaid leave, including vacation pay, family related leave and personal days.

**Retirement Planning**:Group Savings Plans.

**Learning and Development**: Tuition Assistance Program, payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities and second language training.

**Perks**: Discounts provided through CFAppreciation.
**OTHER INFORMATION**
Perform moderate lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing (i.e. more than 10 lbs/4.5 kg but less than 50 lbs/23 kg

CANEX Operational hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Part time unionized employees are required to work 14 to 31.5 hours per week. This is an on-site position. There can be some flexibility in schedule.
**START DATE**
As soon as possible
**INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION**

Job Reference: CFMWS02583