Retail Sales Associate

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Work site environment

• Non
• smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Department store

Tasks

• Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
• Operate cash register
• Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re
• ordering systems
• Provide advice about merchandise
• Advertise and/or promote products, sales or services
• Perform data entry
• Provide customer service
• Assist in display of merchandise
• Conduct sales transactions through Internet
• based electronic commerce
• 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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast
• paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on
• call work?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Shift
• Morning
• On call
• Weekend
• Overtime required
• Overtime available

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on
• the
• job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth