retail sales clerk

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Clean

Work setting

• Rural area
• Remote location
• Retail business
• Supermarket/grocery store
• Fast food

Responsibilities

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
• Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease
• Maintain sales records for inventory control

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Cosmetics and toiletries
• Flowers and plants
• Food and food products
• Home electronics
• Nutrition and health products
• Office supplies
• Wines
• Animal food
• Chocolate and confectionery

Area of work experience

• Cleaning

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Hardworking
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Time management
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Initiative
• Ability to multitask
• Punctuality
• Honesty

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available