Sales associate - retail

Education

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

Work setting

• Retail business
• Supermarket/grocery store
• Liquor and wine store
• Gas bar
• Military base or location

Tasks

• Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
• Operate cash register
• Provide advice about merchandise
• Provide customer service
• Train staff
• Assist in display of merchandise
• Suggestive selling
• Process money, cheques and credit/debit card payments
• Scan items
• Receive payment for goods or services
• Stock shelves and clean counter area
• Greet customers
• Wrap or place merchandise in bags
• Weigh produce and bulk foods
• Calculate foreign currency exchange
• Participate in promotional activities
• Verify the age of customers when selling lottery tickets, alcohol or tobacco products
• Monitor all entrances and exits, request proof of payment when necessary

Type of service and repair

• Electronic cash register

Computer and technology knowledge

• Price scanner
• Interac machine
• Computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering system

Security and safety

• Enhanced reliability security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Hardworking
• Positive attitude
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Ability to multitask
• Punctuality
• Honesty

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Morning

Experience

• Experience an asset

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Wellness program